Hurd v. Freeland

DAVISON, Justice.

This is an original proceeding by petitioner who seeks relief in the nature of quo warranto because of the alleged illegal appointment of the respondent as a member of the State Board of Pharmacy. The ultimate question to be decided is which of the two men, the petitioner or the respondent, is to presently remain as the qualified member of the State Board of Pharmacy.

The facts disclose that petitioner was duly and legally appointed by the then (former) Governor as a member of the Board of Pharmacy on July 27, 1961, to serve for a statutory period of five years (Term expired…