Bynum v. Strain

This was a suit by Joe H. Strain, acting Bank Commissioner of the state, to enjoin E. T. Bynum from interfering with the affairs of his office.

The cause of action was primarily based upon the following alleged fac^s, to vvit: - That plaintiff, Joe H. Strain, was, on the date named, the duly qualified and acting Bank Commissioner of the state, under regular appointment of the Governor; that while thus acting, the Governor, by executive order, attempted to remove him from office, and on or about the same date appointed defendant, E. T. Bynum, to said office ; that said purported order of…