Nichols v. Levy

I cannot agree with the. reasoning in the majority opinion in this case. Owing to the importance and far-reaching effect of the decision, depending upon the written law, and not questions of fact, I feel it my duty to state my reasons for dissent in writing, instead of registering a simple conference protest.

The circumstances out of which the litigation arises are that the Legislature of the state, at the last session, passed a law providing for the appointment of an additional county judge for Oklahoma county, and the act was approved by the Governor of the state. The party appointed by the…