State ex rel. Griffith v. Matassarin

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Johnston, C. J.:

This is an original proceeding in quo warranto, brought in the name of the state on the relation of the attorney-general to determine the membership of the state board of health, *246and also as to who is entitled to the office of secretary of that board. The plaintiff alleged that the state board of health is composed of the following named persons who were legally appointed, were duly qualified and are acting members of the board, namely: Dr. J. E. Hawley, Dr. J. J. Entz, Dr. C. H. Lerrigo, Dr. J. T. Axtell, Dr. F. W. Landrum, Dr. H. L.…