State Ex Rel. Smith v. Hamilton

In quo warranto proceedings brought by an individual relator upon the refusal of the Attorney-General to consent to the use of his name as relator, Section 5447 (3582), et seq., C. G. L., it appears that the two-year term of office of the relator, claiming to be a special tax school district trustee, expired soon after this action was begun, Section 10, Article XII, of the Constitution, Section 708 (567), C. G. L., Section 14, Article XVI, of the Constitution, requiring State, county and municipal officers to continue in office after the expiration of their respective terms until their…