City of Grand Rapids v. Harper

This case arises out of a quo warranto action to try title to tbe office of City Comptroller of Grand Bapids. From a judgment that defendant was ineligible to continue in office, be appeals.

In May of 1968, the defendant, Bicbard Harper, was elected to a four-year term as City Comptroller of Grand Bapids. As comptroller, Harper became a city official and subject to Title V, § 23 of the city charter which provided:

“Holding Other Offices Prohibited. Sec. 23. No member of the city commission shall accept any civil appointment, except that of notary public, during the term for which elected nor…