Criswell v. Martin

Hargest, P. J.,

This case arises upon a petition for a declaratory judgment. The facts, which are not disputed, are as follows: George S. Criswell, the petitioner, became Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of the 28th Judicial District of Pennsylvania March 14, 1895, and served continuously until Jan. 4, 1926, a period of thirty years and 290 days. He retired because of the expiration of his term. Prior to his retirement, the Auditor General inquired of him, in writing, whether he desired to take advantage of the provisions of the Act of June 12, 1919, P. L. 461. The Auditor General submitted…