State Ex Rel. Brennan v. Martin

On April 2, 1932, appellee, J. C. Martin, -was duly elected, and subsequently qualified, as one of the trustees of the Laredo independent school district, which is under the ■“exclusive control” of the city of Laredo, as provided by statute. Article 2768 et seq., R. S. 1925. .

Thereafter, on April 19, 1932, appellee also “qualified, by taking the oath of office and giving bond, as the tax assessor of the City of Laredo,” whether by reason of appointment or election is not shown in the record.

In short, appellee is occupying and performing the official duties of two distinct offices, to wit,…