Donahue v. State ex rel. Seieroe

Duffie, C.

This is a mandamus proceeding brought by the defendant in error against the chief of police of the city of Omaha, the purpose being to compel the chief of police to close certain houses of prostitution in said city. The district court awarded the ivrit, from which judgment the chief has taken a writ of error. By section 170, chapter 12a, Compiled Statutes, 1901 (Annotated Statutes, 7639), the chief of police of the city of Omaha is subject to the orders of the mayor and board of fire and police. Being subject to the orders of these officers by whom his appointment is made, there is…