Florence County v. Moore

PLEICONES, Justice:

This case comes before the Court on appeal from the circuit court. The court below held that the candidate elected county treasurer in a general election for the term to commence on July 1, 2001, was entitled to assume office before that date, immediately upon taking the oath of office, notwithstanding that the office was filled by a gubernatorial appointee whose term had not expired. We reverse.

FACTS/ PROCEDURAL HISTORY

The governor appointed appellant Albert Moore (“Moore”) to serve as Treasurer of Florence County on March 10, 1999, pursuant to authority granted in…