State Ex Rel. Martin v. Bailey

This is a mandamus proceeding to compel the secretary of state to promulgate Senate Bill No. 28, which was passed by both houses of the Legislature of Louisiana at the regular session of the Legislature in 1928.

A rule nisi issued, three exceptions were filed with the return, the matter was heard, and from a judgment recalling the rule nisi, tmd denying the writ, the relator appealed.

The petition alleges that the enrolled copy of the bill, properly signed, was presented to the Governor for executive approval, but that he did not deposit it in the office of the secretary of state until 13 days…