Supreme Court of Pennsylvania October 14, 1912, Appeals, Nos. 125 and 126 (Seltzer v. Fertig)

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Potter,

The question involved in this controversy is whether the register of wills, who is ex-officio clerk of the Orphans’ Court, has power to remove from office an assistant clerk of the Orphans’ Court without the consent of that court. It is contended on behalf of the appellant that the register of wills has the power of appointment and can remove his appointees at will.