French v. State

Simrall, J.,

delivered tbe opinion of tbe court.

Tbe district attorney instituted a suit of quo warranto against Libbeus French, to oust bim from tbé office of sheriff and tax collector of Grenada county, because be did not execute a bond as tax collector.

French was elected sheriff at the November election, 1873 ; took tbe oath, gave bond, and entered upon the duties of tbe office, 1st January, 1874. He did not execute a separate bond as tax collector, but avers in his answer that be offered to do so, which was declined by the authorities, acting under legal advice.

Tbe subject may be considered…