State ex rel. Hofstetter v. Kronk

Relator contends that the Ohio Constitution prevents his removal from office in any way during *119the term for which he was elected, and therefore that a writ of mandamus directing the payment of his salary for the balance of the full term should issue. Although the Court of Appeals held against relator on a constitutional issue, we find that another issue is dispositive of the controversy. We therefore adhere to the rule not to decide constitutional questions unless absolutely necessary. State, ex rel. Herbert, v. Ferguson, 142 Ohio St. 496; Belden v. Union Central Life Ins. Co., 143 Ohio St.…