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Quo Warranto

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Action in name of State against public officer, association or usurper of public office or franchise.

Action in name of State against corporation.

Attorney General to begin action.

Action brought on relation of another; security for costs.

Action for usurpation by claimant in name of State; bond.

Name of person entitled to office set forth in complaint; judgment may determine rights of both incumbent and claimant.

All claimants to same office made defendants.

Jurisdiction in appellate or district court.

Application to file complaint; notice to defendant; hearing.

Issuance of summons; when unnecessary.

Pleadings.

Judgment of ouster; relator to recover costs; delivery of books by defendant; violation by corporation.

Judgment ousting director of corporation.

Action for damages within 1 year.

Judgment against corporation; dissolution or restraint.

Court shall appoint trustee for dissolved corporation; trustee’s compensation.

Bond of trustee.

Suit on trustee’s bond.

Trustee to collect debts and divide surplus.

Court shall order books and effects delivered to trustee.

Trustee to file sworn inventory with clerk.

Responsibilities of trustee.

Liability of corporation directors when judgment of ouster rendered.

Penalty for refusal to obey order of court.

Actions in quo warranto take precedence.

Procedure in appellate court same as in district court; determination of issue of fact to be tried by jury in district court.

Appeal does not stay judgment of ouster.