Scott v. Crump
Michigan Supreme Court
Certiorari to Bay; Maxwell, J. Mandamus by James A. Scott to compel Rosseau O. Crump and others, constituting the mayor, common council, and recorder of West Bay City, to issue an order for the payment of relator’s salary as comptroller. From an order granting the writ, respondents bring certiorwi'i.
1Opinion of the CourtMcGrath, C. J.
At the charter election in West Bay City held April 3, 1893, James A. Scott, relator, was a candidate for comptroller. The returns of the election inspectors gave him 14 votes over Charles Glaser, the opposing candidate. Mr. Glaser filed a petition for a recount, which was had, and Glaser was declared elected, and was inducted into the office in April, 1893, and performed the duties of that office until January 11, 1895. Quo warranto proceedings were instituted July 11, 1893, which ultimated in a judgment of ouster, in favor of Scott, January 8, 1895. The city paid the salary to Glaser while…
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