White v. . Hill

The complaint alleges that by virtue of said act the plaintiff was appointed to his said office by the Governor on 22d February, 1897, for a term of four years from that day, but that he has been illegally ousted from his office by defendants, who claim to hold the office of Shell Fish Commissioners, under act of 1899, ch. 19.

The answers allege that by virtue of said act of 1899, ch. 19, and proceedings held in compliance therewith, they are rightfully in possession of their office of Shell Fish Commissioners, and that the office claimed by the plaintiff was abolished by the legislation of…