Woods v. Varnum

This is a proceeding against appellant, under section 772 of the Penal Code, to remove him from the office of tax collector of San Diego Count}’, for failing to perform his official duties. It is based upon a written accusation presented to the superior court by the respondent, Woods, who is a citizen and tax-payer of the county, and chairman of the board of supervisors. Appellant demurred to the accusation, and his demurrer having been overruled, he answered, denying the allegations of the accusation. The case was tried by the court without a jury, and judgment was rendered, removing…