New York Court of Appeals
The People, Ex Rel. Edward T. Wood, Appellant v. E. Henry Lacombe, Respondent
April 14, 188599 N.Y. 43
Summary
The Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court, holding that the interim president of the board of aldermen had no authority to appoint the corporation counsel during the twelve‑hour gap before the new mayor took office, and that the defendant, appointed by Mayor Grace after his term began, was entitled to the office.