Vickery v. Wilson
Supreme Court of Colorado
Error to the District Court of the City and County of Denver. Hon. John I. Mullins, Judge. Action by A. E. Wilson against Albion K. Vickery, individually, and as county clerk and recorder of tlie city and county of Denver, defendant brings error from a judgment for plaintiffs.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice G-abbert
The first point is manifestly without merit. The election was not held at the time required by law.*494Article 10 of the charter refers to franchises. It is there provided, by general § 265, that no franchise, relating to the streets, alleys and public places of the city, shall be granted, except upon the vote of qualified, tax-paying electors. By § 267, it is provided that no ordinance submitting such franchise shall be put upon its final passage within thirty days of its introduction or initiation. It thus appears that no franchise of the character under consideration can be granted except on a…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- State ex rel. Lewis v. EgglestonSupreme Court of Kansas · 1886
- Harris v. SchryockIllinois Supreme Court · 1876
- Landes v. WallsIndiana Supreme Court · 1903
- Watt v. ScofieldIllinois Supreme Court · 1875
- Hamilton v. CarrollCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1896
2 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by7 opinions
- People v. AndersonColorado Court of Appeals · 1982
- Town of Pagosa Springs v. PeopleColorado Court of Appeals · 1913
- City of Leadville v. Leadville Sewer Co.Supreme Court of Colorado · 1909
- O'Neil v. JonesTennessee Supreme Court · 1947
- Gilmore v. WaplesTexas Supreme Court · 1916
2 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.