State Ex Rel. Crabbe v. Thistle Down Jockey Club, Inc.

This cause invokes the original jurisdiction of this court in quo warranto, to inquire into the alleged misuse of the corporate franchises, privileges, and rights of the defendant, an Ohio corporation. The petition alleges that the defendant is an Ohio corporation, “organized for the purpose of erecting, maintaining, leasing, and operating grounds, parks, speedways, and courses for the purposes of recreation and amusement, and for holding meets, contests, and races with horses and vehicles, and acquiring lands by purchase, lease, or otherwise therefor.” The petition further alleges that…