People v. Field

This action is an original proceeding in quo warranto to determine the title to the office of member of the Board of Land Commissioners of Colorado. The relator claims under and by virtue of an appointment by the governor, confirmed by the senate, in compliance with the requirements of section 9, art. IX, of the Constitution.

This provision of the Constitution was adopted as an amendment at the general election of 1910, and is as follows :

“Section 9. The State Board of Land Commissioners shall be composed of three (3) persons to be appointed by the Governor, with the consent of the Senate, who…