State v. Layton

Harrington, J.,

delivering the opinion of the court:

This case is before us on the motion of the respondents to dismiss the relator’s petition for the issuance of a peremptory writ of mandamus. The sole question raised by that motion is whether, under the facts alleged, the relator is entitled, as a matter of right, to a certificate for a license to practice medicine and surgery in this State.

The petition, in substance, alleges that the relator was examined by the National Board of Medical Examiners and her qualifications to practice medicine and surgery were approved, and that approval…