Morgan v. Crow

Gilbert, Justice.

B. G. Morgan, as a citizen and taxpayer, instituted quo warranto proceedings to test the title of Roy Crow to the office of justice of the peace. The petition alleged that Crow was ineligible to hold the office, because, on retiring from the office of mayor of the City of Rossville, he failed to pay over $382.15, the money of said city held by him. The fact of indebtedness being admitted by Crow, he executed, on August 21, 1926, his promissory note, jointly with two other persons, for the amount due, which note was accepted by -the City of Rossville. The note has remained…