State Ex Rel. Tomka v. Janing

This is an action in the nature of quo warranto brought by relator Jerry J. Tomka to test the right of respondent Theodore J. “Ted” Janing to hold or retain the office of sheriff of Douglas County, Nebraska. Respondent opposed the then incumbent of the office, Patrick E. Corrigan, in the general election held on November 8, 1966, received a majority of the votes cast for such office, was certified to be the duly elected sheriff of the county, qualified therefor, and has been the acting sheriff since the commencement of the term for which he was elected. The trial court found for the relator;…