State Ex Rel. Swan v. Jones

In this action, the relator is a citizen, resident,

freeholder, and taxpayer of the city of Vancouver, Washington. He applied to the Clark county superior court for an order directing the respondent, the county prosecuting attorney, to institute proceedings in the nature of quo warranto against seven individuals, purportedly acting as members of the city council of Vancouver, Washington. Relator’s objective was to oust the individuals from office. However, in effect, the lawsuit questions the validity of the “home rule” charter adopted by a substantial majority of the citi*719zens of Vancouver at…