State Ex Rel. Cochran v. Zeigler

Stevens, J. —

I. . This is an action in equity, under the provisions of Chapter 8, Title YI, of the Supplement to the Code, 1913, for the removal from office-of the mayor and city council °i the city of Fairfield. The action was prosecuted,in the court below by five qualified electors 0£ £jje gj-ty 0f Fairfield, in the name of the state. Complaints were filed separately against each of the defendants. A trial was had to the' court, and judgment entered dismissing the petition and taxing the costs to the relators.

This opinion will deal only with the case of Sanford Zeigler, the mayor of said…