The governor shall fill vacancies in the office of magistrate by appointment of persons who possess the personal qualifications established by law to serve until the next general election. History: 1953 Comp., § 36-2-2, enacted by Laws 1968, ch. 62, § 42. ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 1968, ch. 62, § 171, repealed former 36-2-2, 1953 Comp., relating to administration of oaths and affidavits of justices, effective January 1, 1969. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 51 C.J.S. Justices of the Peace §§ 4, 6, 8.
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