City of Princeton v. Woodruff

DISSENTING OPINION

Draper, J.

The city of Princeton is one of the 64 cities of the fifth class in the State of Indiana. In the November, 1951, election a mayor and five councilmen were chosen. The mayor is of one political persuasion and the councilmen another. They all took office January 1, 1952. The council promptly passed the resolutions mentioned in the majority opinion. The mayor attempted to appoint a city attorney, a board of public works and safety, and other officials. This litigation ensued.

I agree that the mayor has the right to appoint a city attorney. Perhaps the most important…