State ex rel. Oldham v. Dean

Reese, O. J.

This is an action in the nature of a quo warranto, instituted by the relator, Willis D. Oldham, and against the respondent, James R. Dean, for the purpose of testing the right of said Dean to the office of judge of the supreme court. Sufficient facts are alleged in the information and answer to show the eligibility and competency on the part of both relator and respondent to hold said office if legally appointed thereto, and the only question is as to which of the parties received the legal appointment. So far as the facts involved in the case are concerned, there is practically…