State Ex Rel. Fenton v. Downing

SNELL, Justice.

This is an appeal in a civil action in the nature of Quo Warranto challenging the authority of the State Board of Social Welfare to discharge the Polk County Welfare Director for refusing to accept a transfer to a position with the State Board.

There is no conflict in the evidence. There was evidence in connection with preliminary matters but the issues were decided on adjudication of law points. From an adverse determination the State Board and the members thereof have appealed.

Leland Ahern has been Polk County Director of Social Welfare for about 20 years. His qualifications…