People ex rel. Dafoe v. Harshaw
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Alpena. (Emerick, J.) Information to determine the title of respondent to the ■office of Mayor of Alpena. Eel at or brings error. The facts are stated in the ■opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtCampbell, C. J.
The present proceeding by information in the nature of quo warranto was filed to determine the title of respondent to the office of mayor of Alpena. The plea averred an election, and subsequent determination by the common council that he was duly elected. The only question is, whether the action of the common council is final in such matters.
By the charter of Alpena it is provided that “ the mayor, recorder, and aldermen, when assembled together and organized, shall constitute the common council of the city of Alpena,” etc. Sec. 6, Laws of 1871, vol. 2, p. 79. All of "the corporate powers of…
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