Legal Opinion
State ex rel. Carson v. Kozer
Oregon Supreme Court
Decided July 31, 1923PublishedCited by 18 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtBrown, J.
In the application of the law to the facts in this cause, it is well to keep in mind that this is not a case wherein there is any charge of fraud. The laws under consideration are to be liberally construed in order to effectuate their purpose.
In State ex rel. Case v. Superior Court, 81 Wash. 623, 632 (143 Pac. 461, 463, Ann. Cas. 1916B, 838), the Supreme Court of Washington said, relating to the construction of initiative and referendum election laws:
“ * * It is worthy of note, and that we keep in mind as we proceed, that these initiative and referendum provisions of our Constitution are all…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- State ex rel. Case v. Superior CourtWashington Supreme Court · 1914
- Alaska Coast Co. v. Alaska Barge Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1914
- Stevens v. BensonOregon Supreme Court · 1907
- State ex rel. Howell v. Superior CourtWashington Supreme Court · 1917
3Cited by18 opinions
- Yenter v. BakerSupreme Court of Colorado · 1952
- Brownlow v. WunschSupreme Court of Colorado · 1938
- State Ex Rel. McPherson v. SnellOregon Supreme Court · 1942
- Michigan State Dental Society v. Secretary of StateMichigan Supreme Court · 1940
- State v. CampbellOregon Supreme Court · 1973
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