State Ex Inf. Roberts v. Buckley

FINCH, Judge.

This is an original proceeding in quo war* ranto wherein the prosecuting attorney of St. Francois County seeks ouster of respondent from the office of sheriff of that county. The information filed alleges forfeiture of office by reason of the appointment of a relative within the fourth degree in violation of Art. VII, § 6, Mo.Const. 1 We order ouster.

The facts are not in dispute. Respondent Buckley was elected sheriff of St. Francois County in November 1972 and assumed that office on January 1,1973. Acting pursuant to § 57.250, 2 respondent appointed one Fred Fisher as a deputy…