Gilmore v. Pearson

This is a proceeding in mandamus, commenced in this court, to compel respondent, as treasurer of the city of Whittier, to pay to petitioner, the city clerk of that city, the sum of $600, which he claims to be due him as salary for two months commencing, respectively, April 21 and May 21, 1924.

The city of Whittier is a city of the sixth class, organized under the general laws of this state relating to municipal corporations. At the general municipal election held April 14, 1924, petitioner was elected to the office of 'city clerk for the term commencing April 21, 1924. Prior to his election…