Fill

To occupy the whole capacity or extent of, so as to leave no space vacant. To possess and discharge the duties of an ofiice. The election of a person to an ofllce constitutes the essence of his appointment but the office cannot be considered as actually filled until his acceptance, either expressed or I implied; Johnston v. Wilson, 2 N. H. 202, 9 Am. Dec. 50. 1 In a subscription for shares in a corporation, the word “fill” amounts to a promise to pay assessments; Bangor Bridge Co. v. Mcsee Ray v. Burbank, 61 Ga. 505, 84 Am. Rep. 103; Dbi^ooist.