State Ex Rel. Hocker v. Nolte.

This is an original proceeding in mandamus by which relators, the members of the board of police commissioners of the city of St. Louis and the widow of a deceased police officer, seek to compel respondent, as comptroller of the city, to audit and approve a voucher for $2,160, covering a relief and compensation award by said board to said widow, and to draw his warrant on the treasurer of the city therefor.

Our alternative writ has been issued, respondent has filed his return, and relators have filed a motion for judgment on the pleadings.

It is recited in the alternative writ and admitted in…