People ex rel. Walsh v. Teller

The relator demands judgment upon his alleged right, and the alleged right of .the defendant Teller, to the office of trustee of the village of Island Parle. Briefly, the facts as alleged in the complaint so far as material here are as follows:

In 1937 one Swanson and one Emerson were elected as trustees for a two-year period, commencing in April of that year. In 1938 one Kraft and one Swift were elected trustees, likewise for a two-year period. At the same annual election, Trustee Emerson was elected mayor, and thereupon resigned as trustee, thus leaving but three trustees and the mayor. At…