Glass v. Smith

HUGHES, Justice.

This- is a mandamus proceeding instituted by six members of the Fire Department of the City of Austin,’ appellees, against the City Council, City Manager, and City Clerk of the' City of Austin, appellants, to compel the performance of ministerial duties in connection with the submission of a proposed ordinance initiated by citizens of the City .of Austin, including appellees, at a special election to be held in accordance with the provisions of Article IX of the Charter of the City of Austin.

The trial court, acting without a jury, granted the relief sought by appellees.

The…