Etheridge v. . Leary

Proceeding under Declaratory Judgment Act to establish validity of appointment of S. M. Etheridge as a justice of the peace in South Mills Township, Camden County, for an unexpired term from 19 March, 1945, to 1 April, 1947, and to declare valid all marriages performed by him during his term of office, including that of feme petitioner, who was married by him on 22 October, 1945.

The justice of the peace and one of the persons married by him are the petitioners herein. The former Clerk of the Superior Court, the present Clerk, and the husband of the feme petitioner are the respondents.

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