State Ex Rel. Gibbs v. Martens

A writ of quo warranto was issued upon the information of the Attorney General requiring respondent to show his authority for exercising the prerogatives of the office of probation officer for Dade County.

Upon motion to dismiss and the answer of respondent the matter is submitted for our determination.

It is claimed by respondent that he was appointed under the provisions of Chapter 8663, Special Acts of 1921, as. amended by Chapter 11359, Acts of 1925, Ex. Sess., for a period of four years and that although his term has expired no one has been named to succeed him; therefore, he is entitled…