Re Application of Sherretz

Petitioner sought a writ of quo warranto demanding that respondent appear and show cause by what authority she claimed to hold and exercise the office of personnel director of the City and County of Honolulu; petitioner claimed he was appointed and qualified to hold such office on July 1, 1939, entered upon the duties thereof, and still holds the said office.

In her answer respondent admitted that the petitioner-appellee was appointed and qualified as director of personnel in 1939 and held the said office, but alleged he was dismissed by action of the appointing authority in December, 1951,…