State Ex Rel. Smith v. Tazwell

This is an original action in the nature of a quo warranto proceeding brought under section 8-804, O. C. L. A., to try title to the office of judge of the circuit court, department No. 7, of the state of Oregon for Multnomah county. The action was brought in the name of the state by the district attorney of Multnomah county on relation of Newton C. Smith, who claims title to the office under appointment by the governor.

It is alleged in the amended complaint that Judge George Tazwell, the defendant herein, was elected judge of said department No. 7 of the circuit court at the general election…