(KAIR)--An extension is granted and an attorney retained in the Atchison County court case calling on Atchison County's newest Commissioner to step down from one of the two offices he holds.

That happened Friday in Atchison County District Court in connection with a Petition in Quo Warranto, a legal action used to challenge someone’s right to hold a public office, filed March 10 by Atchison County Attorney Sherri Becker representing the State of Kansas. It calls for 2nd District County Commissioner John Calhoon, appointed to the seat by the Atchison County GOP in late January, to step down from that position or that of Jackson County Undersheriff. The filing, citing state statute, alleges that Calhoon is eligible to hold only one office at once.

On Friday, Calhoon's attorney of record, Michael Kuckelman, officially entered the case. That same day led to an extension of the time allowed to Calhoon to answer or otherwise plead to the petition.

The original timeline was March 31, but Calhoon's motion seeking a 14-day extension was granted, giving him until April 14 to respond, according to online court records.

Calhoon executed the oath of office, and was sworn in as County Commissioner, on February 17, following his formal appointment by Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, as reviewed by Secretary of State Scott Schwab.

The State's Petition in Pro Warranto, which calls the matter one “of urgency and significant public concern,” "seeks an order requiring [Calhoon] to resign from one of the positions.”