Jones v. State Ex Rel. McFarland

This is a quo warranto proceeding brought in the name of the State on the relation of Joe A. McFarland, District Attorney, to remove from the office of Marshal of the Town of Taylorsville, the appellant, Barney Jones, who is exercising the functions of the said office. The sole issue involved upon the trial was whether or not the appellant “resided” in such municipality within the meaning of the Constitution and the laws of this State at the time of his election during the year 1948 for the two-year term of 1949 and 1950 inclusive, and at the time of the institution of this proceeding.

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