Bruner v. Smith

This is a summary proceeding in the original jurisdiction of this Court under Section 837, Code of 1932, for the possession of the books, papers, moneys and records of the office of comptroller for Oconee County.

The office of comptroller for Oconee County was first created by an Act of the Legislature approved February 17, 1933, 33 St. at Large, p. 66, and while amended twice, the section thereof under consideration remains intact as when first enacted into law, and reads as follows:

“§ 2. Appointment — Qualification—Term—Pay.—The Comptroller shall be appointed and removed by the Governor upon…