State ex rel. Mullis v. Mathews

On the Merits.

After the disposal of the matters o-f pleading discussed above, the respondent interposed a plea of not guilty.

The cause came on for hearing and there was voluminous testimony given ore tenus before the court.

It is shown above that the only charge upon which the removal of the respondent sheriff is sought is “willful neglect of duty.” There are twenty-four specifications under that charge, all of which, broadly stated, allege that the respondent willfully neglected to perform his duty relative to the enforcement of the gambling laws of this state. In substance, the…