People ex rel. Shirey v. Pearson

This is a quo warranto action in which it is sought to have the defendant ousted from the office of justice of the peace of the town of Owasco. The action was tried before the late Mr. Justice Alverson and a jury and the court directed a verdict in favor of the plaintiff. A motion was made by defendant for a new trial and while this motion was under consideration Mr. Justice Alverson died. The defendant then made this motion at Special Term.

At the general election held on November 8, 1921, the relator George L. Shirey was elected to the office of justice of the peace of the town of Owasco to…