Bailey v. Bd. of Supervisors of San Joaquin Cty.
California Supreme Court Oct 8, 1884 No. No. 9,734Published
Synopsis
Justices of the Peace—Term of Office.—Constitutional Construction. —The Act of 1880, fixing the terms of office of justices of the peace at two years, is constitutional.
The Court. We are of opinion that the Act of 1880 (Stat. 1880, p. 35, amending Code Civil Proc., § 110), fixing the terms of office of justices of the peace at two years from the first day of January next succeeding their election, is constitutional, and that these officers are to be elected this year.
Let the writ issue as prayed for.
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