Nesbitt v. Apple

*1236LAVENDER, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION.

Petitioner, Charles Nesbitt (petitioner) has filed this original action seeking a writ in the nature of quo warranto against respondent, Ed Apple (respondent), to determine which of the two parties is the lawful incumbent in the office of Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner. We assume original jurisdiction and settle the title to the office in favor of respondent.

Essentially, three issues are raised by petitioner in support of his application. These are: 1) the dispute is publici juris in nature and one where original jurisdiction should be assumed; 2) the…