State ex rel. v. Williams
Oregon Supreme Court
From Multnomah: John B. Cleland, Alfred F. Sears, Jr., Arthur L. Frazer, and Melvin C. George, Judges, in joint session.
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From Multnomah: John B. Cleland, Alfred F. Sears, Jr., Arthur L. Frazer, and Melvin C. George, Judges, in joint session. This is a mandamus proceeding, instituted on the relation of R. Livingstone and others against George H. Williams, as mayor of Portland ; Charles H. Hunt, as chief of police; H. W. Hogue, as municipal judge; and Charles F. Beebe and others, as members of the executive board of that city — to compel the arrest and prosecution of certain persons for alleged violations of a clause of the city charter, of the provisions of a municipal ordinance, and of the requirements of a…
1Opinion of the CourtChief Justice Moore
It is contended by defendants’ counsel that errors were committed in overruling these demurrers. Let us first consider whether or not the alternative writs state facts sufficient to warrant the granting of the relief demanded. They show the right of the relators to institute these proceedings ; allege the incorporation of the City of Portland, and the several duties of the respective defendants, so far as involved herein; that since March, 1903, defendants have wilfully conspired to obstruct and defeat the enforcement of the provisions of the city charter, of the municipal ordinance, and of a…
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