State Ex Rel. Lewis v. Garrett

The Legislature of 1937 enacted Chapter 18609, creating the office of County Attorney of Jackson County, Florida, prescribing his term of office, fixing his compensation, defining his powers and duties, and providing for his election at the General Election in November, 1938, and appointment by the Governor up to that time.

Pursuant to the provisions of said Act, the Governor, on April 23, 1937, appointed Plonorable Hays Lewis, Jr., and commissioned him as County Attorney for Jackson County to serve during .the interim from his appointment to the Tuesday following the first Monday in January…