State ex rel. Breeden v. Sheets
Utah Supreme Court
Original action of qno warranto instituted in tMs court by the Attorney-General, on behalf of' the State, to test the right of the defendant to the office of chief of police of Salt Late City.
1Opinion of the CourtBaskin, C. J.
This is an original action of qno warranto instituted in this court by the Attorney-General, on behalf of the State, to test, the right of the defendant, George A- Sheets, to the office of chief of police of Salt Lake City, which he claims under an alleged appointment by the mayor and city council, and in pursuance of which he entered upon and is discharging the duties of said office. A general demurrer is interposed to the complaint. The validity of the appointment of the defendant is the only question involved.
The office of chief of police was created by city ordinance. Section 214, Revised…
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