Pruitt v. Squires

(dissenting) : The question we have here for decision is, Does the interregnum, or exceptional term of one year, which under the biennial-election law intervenes between the regular official terms of a sheriff, constitute a part of the second consecutive term held by a sheriff ? To put it in another form, Can a-sheriff who has held two successive terms legally hold the succeeding special term of one year from January, 1902, until January, 1903? Or, to make the proposition more succinct and simple, Can a person hold the office of sheriff for more than two consecutive terms ? I have no doubt at…