State ex rel. Brady v. Bates
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Writ of quo warranto from the supreme court on relation of John D. Brady, to oust William J. Bates from the office of sheriff of St. Louis county because of alleged violations of the corrupt practices act (Laws 189.5, p. 664, c. 377). This is a proceeding on the part of the relator to oust the respondent from the office of sheriff of St. Louis county because of alleged violations of the corrupt practices act.
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Writ of quo warranto from the supreme court on relation of John D. Brady, to oust William J. Bates from the office of sheriff of St. Louis county because of alleged violations of the corrupt practices act (Laws 189.5, p. 664, c. 377). This is a proceeding on the part of the relator to oust the respondent from the office of sheriff of St. Louis county because of alleged violations of the corrupt practices act. "The alleged misconduct which was charged grew out of the following transactions: In the spring of 1906 the respondent, Bates, then sheriff, one Miles, and one Arm-stead were conspicuous…
1Opinion of the CourtJaggard, J.
(after stating the facts as above).
The essential question in this case is whether or not the respondent, Bates, was a candidate for the office of sheriff of St. Louis county at the time at which he entered into the agreement with Miles. If he was then a candidate, within the meaning of the corrupt practices act, he would not be entitled to hold the office, and other questions would be presented. If he was not a candidate at that time, and *106was not within the prohibitions or requirements of'the corrupt practices act, then the relator is entitled to no relief.
The corrupt practices act is chapter…
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