State Ex Rel. Kempson v. Moore

This is a mandamus proceeding brought on the relation of Kempson to require the defendant, Moore, to surrender to relator the office of chairman of the highway commission of Lawrence county, together with all the papers, books, records, and emoluments pertaining to that office, and the petition also prays for all such other general, special, and specific relief to which, according to law and upon the facts set forth, relator is entitled. Answer was filed by the defendant, much proof taken, and the chancellor decreed in favor of the relator and awarded liim the office. From this decree…