Wooton v. Le Blanc

On Application poe Reheaeing.

Bermudez, C. J.

In consequence of the earnestness with which appellant’s counsel press us for a rehearing, we feel much regret at our inability to grant the relief sought.

This is clearly a contest involving directly a right of office.

The plaintiff is the incumbent, and enjoins the defendant, who pretends that he is entitled to exercise the same official functions which the plaintiff fulfills.

The plaintiff holds under a commission from the Executive. The defendant claims under an election from a-police jury. They both in*694sist that they have exclusive rights to the…