Hamilton v. Secretary of State
Michigan Supreme Court
Mandamus by James Hamilton to compel Coleman C. Vaughan, secretary of State,' to submit a proposed amendment to the Constitution.
1Opinion of the CourtMoore, C. J.
This is a proceeding instituted by plaintiff to compel defendant to submit to the electors at the general November election a proposed amendment to the Constitution of this State. Pursuant to the provisions of the State Constitution initiatory petitions, signed by plaintiff and others, were filed in the office of defendant proposing an amendment to the Constitution of this State, which amendment reads as follows:
“Section 16. All residents of the State of Michigan, between the ages of five years and sixteen years, shall attend the public school in their respective districts until they have…
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