Cornutt v. State Ex Rel. Alexander

This appeal is from a verdict and judgment ousting plaintiff in error from the office of county commissioner. The action is founded upon article 5973 of the Revised Statutes, which reads: "By `official misconduct,' as used herein with reference to county officers, is meant any unlawful behavior in relation to the duties of his office, wilful in its character, of any officer intrusted in any manner with the administration of justice, or the execution of the laws; and includes any wilful or corrupt failure, refusal or neglect of an officer to perform any duty enjoined on him by law."

Plaintiff…