State ex rel. Thompson v. Winnett

The attorney general, pursuant to a resolution of the house of representatives, filed an information in quo war*381ranto in this court to test the right of these respondents to hold the office of state railway commissioners and to discharge the duties of that office. The first question presented to the court is as to the validity of the constitutional amendment submitted at the last election. The determination of this question depends upon the meaning and application of section 1, art. XV of the constitution, which is as follows: “Either branch of the legislature may propose amendments to this…