State, Ex Rel. v. Crabbe, Etc.

By the Court.

This is an original action in this court. The relator seeks a peremptory writ of mandamus requiring the defendant, as attorney general of the state, to issue his voucher in favor of the relator for the sum of $1,500, which he asserts is the fair and reasonable value of services rendered by him as special counsel for the director of public welfare of the state, upon the designation and appointment of the attorney general.

The issue is made, and the questions for consideration are presented, by motion of the attorney general for judgment on the pleadings. Our determination of the…