State v. Johnson

Pennewill, C. J.,

delivering the opinion of the Court:

This information, in the nature of a quo warranto, was filed against the defendant, Benjamin W. Johnson, for the purpose of determining whether his election at the General Election in November, 1926, to the office of Levy Court Commissioner from the Sixth Levy Court District of New Castle County, was valid. This involves the determination of the question whether the said Benjamin W. Johnson was qualified to be elected to said office and to hold the same.

The information, and affidavits filed in support thereof, set out the following facts:

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