People, Ex Rel. Johnson v. Coffey

On April 5, 1919, Thomas E. Johnson was appointed to fill vacancy in the office of superintendent of public instruction. He was elected to that office in the April election of that year, and reelected at the succeeding April election of 1921, of 1923 and of 1925. The term of office is two years from the first day of July following the election. On September 25, 1926, a petition was filed with Hon. Alex. J. Groesbeck, governor, charging Mr. Johnson with misconduct and malfeasance in office and praying his removal. A hearing was had. The governor made findings sustaining the charges, and on…