Village of Lakewood v. Russell

This is an application for a peremptory mandamus order.

Petitioner village asks that respondent, James A. Russell, be directed to deliver to the clerk of the village all books, records, etc., of the village which are in his possession.

The parties to this proceeding concede that there is no dispute of any material fact alleged in the petition and that as only questions of law are presented a peremptory mandamus order must issue or the petition be dismissed.

Respondent was on the 6th day of April, 1936, duly appointed treasurer of the village of Lakewood for a two-year term by the board of…