State Ex Rel. Sandquist v. Rogers

The relator, Sandquist, was appointed and confirmed on May 5, 1930, as city engineer of the city of Havre, a city of the second class. He qualified soon thereafter, and was in office on May 2, 1932, when defendant Rogers became mayor of the city. On that date the mayor nominated one Wallinder as city engineer, whose nomination failed of confirmation. The following day this nominee attempted to gain control of the engineer’s office, but relator refused to yield. On May 16, 1932, the mayor nominated one Tower, and again the city council refused to confirm. He likewise tried to obtain custody of…