Thrush v. People

This is an action in quo' warrcmto in the name of the people on relation of the district attorney, requiring the respondent (plaintiff in error here) to show cause by what authority he continues to hold and exercise the duties of the office of justice of the peace within and for the city and county of Denver.

The respondent in liis answer sets forth, that at the general election for county and state officers held in said city and county on the second Tuesday of November, 1910, he was elected to said office for a term of two years, commencing with the 2nd day of January, 1911, at which time he…