People Ex Rel. Pollastrini v. Whealan

The People of the State, on the relation of Mario Pollastrini, filed a petition for a writ of mandamus in the circuit court of Cook county against the president of the board of commissioners, the comptroller and the treasurer of that county. The writ was sought to coerce the certification of the relator’s salary as a deputy bailiff for two specific periods; the issuance of warrants therefor, and the payment of the warrants so issued. The respondents’ answer was followed by a replication. Evidence was heard and the court awarded the writ commanding the respondents charged with the duty to…