McQuaid v. Oakland County Board of County Auditors

Plaintiff has held the office of register of deeds for Oakland county since January 1, 1939, having been re-elected for each succeeding term. In March, 1942, he enlisted in the United States navy. On June 19th, following, he was assigned to active duty, continuing in the service until his final discharge on October 15, 1944. During this period the work of the office was carried on by plaintiff’s deputy and employees. Plaintiff claims that he communicated with the deputy frorri time to time regarding office affairs, that he returned to Pontiac at intervals, and on each occasion gave as much…