People ex rel. Thomson v. Hinsdale
New York Supreme Court
Applioatiok for a peremptory writ of mandamus to compel the defendant to file plaintiffs acceptance and oath of office as mayor of the city of Fulton, and to issue to him a certificate of election.
1Opinion of the CourtEogeks, J.
The petition shows that the relator is fifty-two years of age, a citizen of the United States, a resident elector of the city of Fulton, E. Y., and has been such since its incorporation on the 26th day of February, 1902; that for several years prior to the incorporation of said city, he was a resident of the village of Oswego Falls, in the town of Granby, Oswego county, which village became a part of the city upon its incorporation; that he is the owner of a farm in *183said town of Granby, not, however, within the limits of said city; and was prior to the 15th day of June, 1903, the owner of an…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- People Ex Rel. Sherwood v. State Board of CanvassersNew York Court of Appeals · 1891
- Morris v. WhelanNew York Supreme Court · 1882