Darrow v. People

The information in this case charges respondent with having wrongfully and unlawfully usurped and intruded into the office of alderman of the city of Denver. It is averred therein that, at the time of his election and induction into office, he was disqualified from holding that position, or performing the duties thereof, by reason of having paid no taxes in said city during the year previous. A general demurrer was filed to the information, which the superior court overruled, and respondent declining to plead further, a judgment of ouster was duly pronounced. An appeal from this judgment…