State ex inf. Taylor v. Cumpton

Original action in quo warranto commenced in this court to oust the respondent from the office of county treasurer and ex officio collector of Bates County on the ground that he had forfeited his office by his alleged willful failure, neglect and refusal to perform the duties of said office “as.such duties were and are imposed and required by law.’’

After the respondent had filed a motion to dismiss the proceeding and an answer, we appointed Hon. Ray Weightman, Special Commissioner to hear the evidence and report his findings of fact and conclusions. of law. The commissioner, so appointed, has…