All vacancies in the Supreme Court shall be filled by elections as herein prescribed; provided, that if the unexpired term does not exceed one year such vacancy may be filled by executive appointment. When a vacancy is so filled by either appointment or election, the incumbent shall hold only for the unexpired term of his predecessor.

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 15-104; 1952 Code SECTION 15-104; 1942 Code SECTION 20; 1932 Code SECTION 20; Civ. P. '22 SECTION 20; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 3824; Civ. C. '02 SECTION 2728; G. S. 2088; R. S. 2220; 1901 (23) 622.