Watson v. McGrath
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Appeal from Civil District Cfrart, Parish of Orleans; Thomas O. W. Ellis, Judge. Action by John W. Watson against Patrick McGrath. Judgment for defendant, and plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtProvosty, J.
The treasurer of the city of New Orleans having died when his 4-years term of office had 18 months yet to run, the mayor appointed defendant as succeeding treasurer, and defendant qualified. The duty to act as treasurer until such an appointment should have been made, and the appointee have qualified, had devolved at the death of the treasurer upon plaintiff, the chief deputy or clerk of the office. For all this the charter makes express provision. Sections 18, 22, 25, 77; Act No. 216 of 1902, p. 445, § 22.
Plaintiff challenged the right of defendant to take charge of the office, and brought…
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