Hamilton v. Secretary of State

In this case plaintiff asks for a writ of mandamus, directing the secretary of State to submit to the legal voters of the State, at the coming April *543election, an amendment to article 11 of the Constitution, by adding thereto two new sections to be known as sections 16 and 17, to read as fellows:

“Section 16. From and after August 1st, 1924, all children residing in the State of Michigan, between the ages of seven years and sixteen years, shall attend a public school until they have graduated from the eighth grade.

“Sec. 17. The legislature shall enact all necessary legislation, to render said…