State Ex Inf. McKittrick v. Williams

This is an original proceeding in quo warranto to oust the respondent who is Sheriff of Jackson County oil the ground that he had forfeited his office for neglect of duty.

Respondent took office on January 1, 1937, for a term of four years. On May 10, 1939, an information in quo warranto was filed in this court charging that violations of the liquor, vice and gambling laws were open and notorious in Jackson County and that respondent willfully and knowingly neglected and refused to prevent and suppress such violations and to enforce such laws. This court appointed Leo H. Johnson, Esquire, of…