State Ex Rel. Griffiths v. Superior Court

Steinert, J. —

Relator is a director of school district No. 1. His term commenced in June, 1932, and expires in June, 1935. On March 13, 1934, he was elected councilman of the city of Seattle for a term of three years, commencing June 4, 1934. After qualifying for the office of councilman, relator announced that he would hold both offices and perform the duties of each. An action was thereupon begun by a taxpayer to test the right of the relator to hold the office of councilman while serving as school director. Relator’s demurrer to the complaint was overruled by the court. Upon the refusal of…