Sec. 402.
The office of justice of the supreme court shall become vacant upon the happening of any
of the following events: Death of the incumbent; his resignation; his removal from office for
cause; his ceasing to be a resident of the state; his conviction of an infamous crime, or an
offense involving the violation of his oath of office; the decision of a competent tribunal
declaring his election or appointment void; or his neglect or refusal to take and subscribe to
the constitutional oath of office and deposit the same in the manner and within the time
prescribed by law.§ 168.402Supreme court justices; vacancy, creation
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