State Ex Rel. Dawson v. Caster

This is an original proceeding by mandamus to compel the making by respondent Caster of certain certificates in respect to the result in Gentry County of the general election held November 6, 1928, and to compel respondent Becker to receive such certificates and to cast up the vote for the office here involved in accordance therewith.

In the original petition our writ was asked for only against respondent Caster. Upon motion of the relator, an amended petition was filed and respondent Becker was made a party respondent. Both respondents have filed returns.

The substance of the allegations of…