Attorney General v. Abbott

Merrie H. Abbott, the respondent, a woman of the age of 21 years and upwards, was elected to the office of prosecuting attorney of Ogemaw county at the general election held on the 8th day of November, 1898. She duly qualified, and is now in the discharge of ‘the duties of that office. An information in the nature of a quo warranto is filed in this court by the attorney general, in which it is claimed that the respondent unlawfully holds *541and exercises the duties of that office. The only question raised is whether a woman is eligible under the Constitution and laws of this State to hold such…