Richards, Governor v. Ballentine

This matter was first presented to the Court at the April session as an appeal by the State from a decree of his Honor, Judge Bonham, presiding in the First Circuit, reversing an order by the Governor removing the respondent, Ballentine, from the office of Sheriff of Berkeley County. His Excellency proceeded under the Act of March 5, 1924, 33 St. at Large, page 997, entitled "An Act to provide for the removal of certain officers." The appeal by Ballentine from the order of the Governor was taken, also, under the provisions of that Act.

Upon the filing of the decree of Judge Bonham, reversing…