Rogers v. Brown

The petitioner for a writ of certiorari in this proceeding applied to the selectmen of Brunswick for a license to plant and propagate clams on the flats adjoining his' lands in that town as authorized by P. L. 1933, Chap. 2, Sec. 43, et seq., and his application was denied. His petition in the usual form prays that a writ of certiorari issue and the action of the selectmen be quashed. Their answer admits the truth of the facts alleged, asserts their authority to refuse to issue the license, and prays that the petition be dismissed. Without ordering the writ to issue, by agreement of the…