People v. Pillman

Mr. Presiding Justice Edwards

delivered the opinion of the court.

The State’s attorney of Jasper county, by leave of court, filed an information in quo warranto calling upon appellant to show by what authority he exercised the duties of supervisor of the Town of Smallwood in Jasper county. One Ted Zimmerman, who claimed to be the lawful incumbent of the office, was also made a party defendant and filed his plea to the information.

Appellant pleaded justification, alleging that he was duly elected supervisor of said township in April, 1930, for a term of three years and until his successor should…