Anderson v. Penix

This is an original mandamus proceeding- brought in this Court by Henry J. Anderson, Jr., against S. A. Penix, Chairman of the Democratic Executive Committee of Young County, Texas. The record shows the following facts: S. A. Penix is the duly elected and constituted county chairman of the Democratic party in and for Young County, Texas. Henry J. Anderson, Jr., is a practicing attorney, who resides in Wichita County, Texas. Anderson is fully qualified under the laws of this State to fill the office of district attorney. On February 12, 1942, Anderson in due form of law filed with Penix his…