Haile v. Foote

KNUDSON, Justice.

This is an original proceeding in this court brought by Dale G. Haile as Sheriff of Canyon County, Idaho, seeking a writ of prohibition and judgment holding that the term of office of incumbent sheriffs in all counties in this state is four years commencing the second Monday in January, 1965.

Prior to the general election held November 3, 1964, the pertinent portion of Article 18 Section 6 of the Constitution of the State of Idaho (hereinafter referred to as the “constitution”) provided as follows :

“Section 6. COUNTY OFFICERS. — The legislature by general and uniform laws…