People ex rel. Sanders v. Stockwell
New York Supreme Court
Tiie action is quo warranto,' brought by the Attorney-General, pursuant to the provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure, to test the title to the office of city chamberlain of the city of Cortland. ■ The defendant • demurs to the complaint upon the ground that it does not state facts sufficient to constitute a 'cause of action. The facts, are, of course, undisputed and sufficiently appear in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtComan, J.
The necessity for an early decision of this case, as represented by all the counsel, prevents ate examination which its importance would otherwise suggest. Nevertheless, I feel satisfied that the conclusion which I have reached would not be changed upon more mature reflection.
In November, 1906, one G. J. Maycumber was elected city chamberlain of the city of Cortland for a term of two years, commencing January 1, 1907, and expiring December 81, 1908.
In December, 1908, the said Maycumber was re-elected to said office for the term of two years, commencing January 1, 1909, and expiring December…
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