Legal Opinion

State Ex Rel. Smith v. State Election Board

Supreme Court of Oklahoma

Decided October 9, 1934No. 25906PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtRiley, C. J.

Honorable Paul Walker was elected to the office of Corporation Commissioner and assumed the duties of that office on the second Monday in January, 1931. His term was six years. He resigned on July 11, 1934. On that date Honorable Reford Bond was appointed to fill the vacancy and assumed the duties of said office, which he now occupies. The regular primary election was held July 3, 1934, eight days before the vacancy in office occurred and the present incumbent was appointed. Consequently no candidates were nominated at the last primary to serve throughout the unexpired term of said office.

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2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Craig v. BondSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1932
  2. Dancy v. PeeblySupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1928
  3. State Ex Rel. Brett v. KennerSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1908

3Cited by2 opinions

  1. Maddox v. HuntSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1938
  2. Lillard v. CordellSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1948

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