People ex rel. Sutherland v. Ford
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Muskegon; Sessions, J.. Information in the nature of quo warranto on the relation of Alexander Sutherland, prosecuting attorney, against Joseph C. Ford, Jr., to determine the right of respondent to the office of village trustee. Judgment for respondent, and relator brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtStone, J.
This is a proceeding in the Muskegon circuit by information in the nature of quo warranto against" Joseph C. Ford, Jr., to determine his right to hold the office of trustee of the village of Fruitport, a village organized under the general act relating to the incorporation,' powers, and duties of villages within this State. • A vacancy having occurred in the office of trustee, the council of the village ordered a special election for the purpose of electing a trustee to fill such vacancy. The election was held, and respondent Joseph C. Ford, Jr., received a majority of the votes cast at the…
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