People ex rel. Sweitzer v. Gill

Mr. Presiding Justice Denis E. Sullivan

specially concurring:

I concur in the conclusion reached in the foregoing opinion, but not with all the views therein expressed. I do not believe any particular sections of the constitution need be considered in deciding the question before us.

The relator admitted in his briefs filed in this court and in his oral argument by counsel that he was a defaulter to the extent of $335,000, said sum being moneys which came into his hands by virtue of his former office. This defalcation did not become known until after his election as county treasurer.

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