Attorney General Ex Rel. McKenzie v. Warner

This proceeding in quo warranto was instituted by the attorney general of the State of Michigan upon the relation of Walter I. McKenzie as a citizen, taxpayer, and duly qualified elector of this State against Howard M. Warner asking the said defendant to show by what authority he claims to hold the office of Michigan corporation and securities commissioner for a term expiring September 20, 1943.

From the facts as stipulated by counsel for the respective parties it appears that the then governor, Frank Fitzgerald, appointed Alice R. Alexander to the office of corporation and securities…