Vacancies in the office of probate judge shall be filled by the Governor, and the person appointed shall hold office until the election and qualification of his successor.
History: (Code 1852, §663; Code 1867, §783; Code 1876, §686; Code 1886, §780; Code 1896, §3355; Code 1907, §5411; Code 1923, §9571; Code 1940, T. 13, §272.)