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STATE EX REL. CARROLL v. MUNRO

No. 34723.

52 Wn.2d 522 (1958)

327 P.2d 729

THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Charles O. Carroll, as Prosecuting Attorney for King County, Appellant, v. ED MUNRO, Respondent.

The Supreme Court of Washington, En Banc.

June 30, 1958.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Charles O. Carroll and K.G. Smiles, for appellant.

Kelley, O'Sullivan & Spiller, for respondent.

Heckendorn & McNair, amicus curiae.

WEAVER, J.

Does the governor have the power and authority, under the constitution and laws of the state of Washington, to fill a vacancy caused by death of an incumbent county commissioner when the two remaining commissioners are unable to agree upon the appointment of a successor to the deceased member?

Is the respondent constitutionally eligible to hold the office of county commissioner by appointment of the governor?

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