Gordon v. State

Citations

• 43 Tex. 330

Syllabus

<p>1. Appeal.—A sheriff removed by the district judge on motion of the district attorney can appeal from the order removing him.</p> <p>2. Sheriff, removal of, by district judge.—The sheriff is entitled to notice of the charges against him, and the charge must specify some act or omission since his election showing his unfitness for the- office.</p> <p>3. Disqualification to election as sheriff.—Prior to the act of March 15, 1875, disqualifying certain persons (sheriffs, &c.) from exercising the functions of offices from which they have been removed, the removal by the district judge of a sheriff was no obstacle to his election to and holding the same office from which he had been removed.</p>