STATE v. ORTON

No. 55364.

465 S.W.2d 618 (1971)

STATE of Missouri ex inf. John C. DANFORTH, Attorney General, Relator, v. Clyde ORTON, Respondent.

Supreme Court of Missouri, En Banc.

As Modified on Motion April 12, 1971.

Motion to Modify or Supplement Mandate Denied April 12, 1971.

Motion to Stay Judgment and Order of Ouster Denied April 13, 1971.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

John C. Danforth, Atty. Gen., Jefferson City, Charles E. Rendlen, Jr., Special Asst. Atty. Gen., Hannibal, Dale L. Rollings, Asst. Atty. Gen., Jefferson City, Charles B. Blackmar, Special Asst. Atty. Gen., St. Louis, for relator.

James E. Reeves, Ward & Reeves, Caruthersville, for respondent.


As Modified on Court's Own Motion April 12, 1971.

HOLMAN, Judge.

Original proceeding in quo warranto commenced on January 16, 1970, upon the filing of an information by the Attorney General by which he seeks to oust respondent from the office of Sheriff of Pemiscot County. The information charged respondent with misconduct and neglect of duty in a number of respects hereinafter discussed. We appointed Hon. Ray Weightman as Special Commissioner to hear the...

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