French v. County of Santa Clara
California Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment of the Superior Court of Santa Clara County, and from an order refusing a new trial. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtRoss, J.
In 1877, the plaintiff, French, was duly-elected one of the justices of the peace for Milpitas township of Santa Clara County, qualified as such, and entered upon the discharge of the duties of the office. At the election in 1879, one Topham was elected as the successor of French, but he failed to qualify, and French held over. In 1882, French was again voted for, and elected a justice of the peace for said township,—the board of supervisors of the county having meanwhile provided, pursuant to statute, for the election of but one justice for that township. French failed to qualify, however,…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- People v. TaylorCalifornia Supreme Court · 1881
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