City of Rocky Ford v. Brown

By this writ of error a review is sought of a judgment favorable to defendants in error in an action in the nature of mandamus commenced by them as a statutory committee representing petitioners in presenting to the city council of Rocky Ford, a proposed franchise ordinance initiated by the people pursuant to the initiative and referendum laws of Colorado.

The initiative petitions which it is agreed were in proper form and contained the required number of signatures, were presented and properly filed on June 20, 1955 with the city clerk of Rocky Ford, a city of the second class and not a home…