People ex rel. McCoppin v. Burns
California Supreme Court Jul 1, 1879 No. No. 6505Published
Before: McKinstry
Synopsis
Eligibility of Member of the Legislature to Office of Harbor Commissioner.—Sec. 20 of art. i of the Constitution does not inhibit the appointment of a member of the Legislature to the office of Harbor Commissioner, which office was not created nor the emoluments thereof increased during the term of the member.—[Reporter.]
Opinion
By the Court : Judgment affirmed. Remittitur forthwith.
Dissent — McKinstry
Mr. Justice McKinstry, dissenting: In my opinion the appointment of respondent was prohibited by sec. 20 of art. 4 of the State Constitution.
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