Heathco v. State Ex Rel. Addison

These three cases are alike in all respects and present the same questions for decision. The actions are in quo warranto, seeking to procure for the relators possession of the offices of trustee for three of the wards of the town of Knightstown. Appellants were the incumbents of the three positions, holding by virtue of an election thereto at the general election of 1931, for what they claim was a term of four years, beginning in January, 1932. Appellees contend that the offices became vacant in January, 1934, and that they were entitled to fill the offices by virtue of their election thereto…