Barr v. Engler

I disagree with the conclusions and decree of the majority, and concur in the dissent of Judge Samuel.

The only issue in the case is the tenure of intervenor, Judge Bossetta, when the Governor appointed him to fill the vacancy created on the Municipal Court by the election to the District Court of his predecessor. Was it until the end of the year in which the next regular election is held as provided in the Constitution, to-wit, November, 1964; or was it for the full unexpired term, ending December 31, 1968?

*36I have concluded that the Governor had the right to appoint intervenor as Judge of the…