People Ex Rel. Henderson v. Redfern

This is a proceeding in quo warranto, wherein the right of the defendant Redfern to hold the office of Macoupin County Superintendent of Highways is being questioned. This cause has been here before. (People ex rel. Henderson v. Redfern, 48 Ill App2d 100, 197 NE2d 841.)

The statute pertaining to the appointment of a County Superintendent of Highways provides that it shall be made by the County Board of Supervisors. Ill Rev Stats 1965, chap 121, Div 2, § 5-201. However, the qualifications of an applicant are prescribed by rules and regulations promulgated by the State Department of Public Works…