State Ex Rel. Dahl v. Fredrickson

Hilton, Justice.

April 16, 1937, a vacancy occurred in the city council of Virginia, Minnesota, by reason of the death of one of the members. His term of office expires March 31, 1938. The city charter provides for an elected council of nine members, and tbe council is authorized to fill a vacancy in its ranks by appointment. The charter provides that such appointment shall require the affirmative vote of a majority of all the council members. September 7, 1937, at a regular meeting of the council, Fred Fredrickson, appellant herein, was appointed to fill the above mentioned vacancy. Only…