Bearden v. Collins

SHENK, J., Dissenting.

I dissent.

There can be no escape from the conclusion that section 8 of article VI of the Constitution in plain and unambiguous language provides that a vacancy in the office of superior judge shall be filled by election at the general election occurring after the first day of April next succeeding the accrual of the vacancy, and that at such election the person elected shall hold for a full term of six years; also that the Governor shall appoint a person to fill such vacant office until the commencement of that full term.

When the Constitution, as to the facts presented,…