Reichert v. Byxne

Statement.

In this case, the relator, C.W. Reichert, made an application for an alternative writ of mandamus upon an affidavit made and executed by himself. The affidavit in substance sets forth that Robert Byrne is, and at all times mentioned in the affidavit was, the secretary of state of the state of North Dakota, he being named as respondent herein. The affidavit further sets forth the duties of the secretary of state in reference to the preparing and causing to be printed the official ballots to be used at the general election to fall on the 2nd day of November, this year. The affidavit…