Choate v. North Fork Highway District

On June 27, 1922, W. H. Bertrand, W. E. Tarry and M. LeBaron were commissioners of the North Fork Highway District, Bertrand being president of the board and T. F. Edwards secretary and treasurer. At a special meeting held on June 27, 1922, Bertrand resigned as president and Tarry was elected to succeed him in that position. On July 5, 1922, on account of sickness Bertrand left the district. On September 12, 1922, being the day fixed for a regular meeting of the board, Bertrand was ill at Soap Lake, Washington, LeBaron refused to attend and the only persons present at the meeting were Tarry…