Waters v. STATE, EX REL., SCHMUTZER

OPINION

BROCK, Justice.

Two actions, one in the nature of quo warranto and the other in the nature of mandamus, have been consolidated for review upon this appeal. Both originated in the Circuit Court for Sevier County and present several issues for our consideration.

I

The action in the nature of quo warranto was brought by the District Attorney General pursuant to T.C.A., § 23-2801, et seq., and sought an adjudication of the conflicting claims of the defendants, W. Henry Ogle and Larry Waters, to the office of Juvenile Court Judge of Sevier County.

Mr. Waters has claimed the office since…