In Re the Impeachment of Bevins

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

PERRY, J.

Twenty-nine persons, claiming to be duly qualified and registered voters of tbe County of Maui, filed a petition in tbe circuit court of tbe second circuit praying for tbe removal of tbe respondent from office. Tbe allegations of tbe petition are as follows: that tbe respondent is “a duly elected, qualified and acting county officer” of tbe County of Maui, “having been elected to said office on tbe 13tli day of October, 1923,” and that “ever since said date has been, and now is, such county attorney, in charge and performing the duties of said office,” and that…