Cates v. Knapp

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Burch, J.:

The action is one of mandamus, to compel the-state auditor to issue a warrant on the treasury for the payment of money.

■ The board of state fair managers let a contract to the plaintiff for the installation of an electrical system in one of the state fair buildings. The work was performed, the plaintiff’s claim was approved by the board of state fair managers, and a proper voucher-was duly given him. The auditor refused to issue a warrant, because of illegality of the claim, not discovered by the board.

The petition was sufficient in form and…