Sappington v. Slade

This case was decided shortly after it had been argued, and a per curiam order was then filed. We will now proceed to give our reasons in support of the conclusion then announced.

In eighteen hundred and ninety-eight, Governor Lowndes appointed William N. Mays, William W. Boyce and Charles A. Councilman, Supervisors of Election for Baltimore County. The term of office prescribed by the Act of i8g6, ch. 202, sec. 1, is two years. These appointees duly qualified and entered upon the discharge of their duties. In September, eighteen hundred and ninety-nine, Mr. Mays resigned, and á few days…