State Ex Rel. Gasque v. Singleton
Supreme Court of South Carolina
In the original jurisdiction. January, 1915. Action in nature of quo warranto by the State on relation of L. M. Gasque against L. B. Singleton. The facts are stated in the opinion. cites: 29 Cyc. 1401, 1402; 50 L. R. A. (N. S.) 350; 1 McC. 245; 44 S. C. 491; 9 S. C. 12; 50 N. W. 744; 32 Cyc. 692; 1 McC. 233; 9 S. C. 158, 159.
1Opinion of the Court
The opinion of the Court was delivered by
Mr. Chief Justice Gary.
This proceeding was instituted for the purpose of determining whether the petitioner or the respondent is. the duly qualified Solicitor of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit.
Walter H. Wells was elected Solicitor in 1912, and after entering upon the discharge of his duties, died in January or February, 1913.
On the 4th of February, 1913, the respondent, L. B. Singleton, was appointed by the Governor to fill the entire unexpired term of Walter H. Wells; and, since his appointment, he has discharged the duties of that office.
At the general…
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