State Ex Rel. Davis v. Howell

In quo warranto proceedings brought November 12, 1930, by the State of Florida upon the relation of the Attorney-General, it is charged by information that R. C. Howell “on November 6, 1930, and thence continuously, has used, exercised and performed, and still does enjoy, use, exercise and perform, without warrant or authority, in violation of the Constitution and the laws of said State, the franchise, functions and powers of the office of sheriff in and for Putnam Cpunty, which said office and franchise and functions and powers thereof the said R. C. Howell, during all of the time aforesaid,…