State on the Information of Reed v. Reardon

Ronald S. Reed, Jr., special prosecuting attorney of Clay County, Missouri, appeals from the circuit court’s judgment denying his petition in quo warranto seeking the ouster, pursuant to sec. 106.220, 1 of the respondent, Michael E. Reardon, from the office of Clay County Prosecuting Attorney on the basis that he willfully violated and neglected his official duties. This case was transferred here following opinion by the Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District. 2 Rule 83.04; Mo. Const. art. V, sec. 10.

Specifically, the petition alleged, inter alia, that the respondent willfully violated…