The Housing Authority v. Dockweiler

In this proceeding for a writ of mandamus, petitioner, The Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles, seeks to compel the respondent, its chairman, to perform certain duties alleged to be enjoined upon him by law. The cause is presented on general demurrer, respondent basing his refusal to act upon the asserted uneonstitutionality of the statute under and by virtue of the provisions of which the petitioner was created and vested with power.

In order to properly consider and determine the issues involved in this proceeding it is necessary that some reference be made to the legislative…