Shaw v. Baker

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Smith, C. J.:

This was an action in mandamus to compel defendant, the mayor of Galena, to sign the salary warrant of the city attorney. The trial court issued a peremptory writ. The defendant has appealed.

The action grows out of a dispute between the mayor of Galena and some members of the council.

The motion for a writ stated that plaintiff was the qualified and acting city attorney of Galena; that at all times G. S. 1949, 14-303, was in effect; that on July 1, 1955, all the warrants for the June salaries of city employees were duly signed by the mayor…