State ex rel. Webster v. LaBonte

OPINION

FONES, Justice.

This is a quo warranto action challenging the authority of the circuit and general sessions judges of Knox County to fill a vacancy in the office of clerk of the circuit and general sessions court for Knox County.

On February 1, 1979, a vacancy occurred in the office of clerk of the circuit and general sessions court for Knox County as the result of the resignation of the incumbent. By an order dated February 7, 1979, three circuit judges for Knox County appointed appellee LaBonte to fill the unexpired term. Appellee satisfied the prerequisites and assumed the office. On…