State Ex Rel. Kopp v. Blackburn

The question here for determination is whether there was a vacancy in the office of Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Tuscarawas county on January 4, 1937.

Relatrix claims there was a vacancy by reason of the following: That John Kopp was elected Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas at the November, 1936, election; that he fully qualified for such office; that he received his commission from the Governor; that he gave bond to the satisfaction of the county commissioners; that he took the required oath of office; that the bond, together with the oath of office and the approval of the county…