Dennis v. State Board of Barber Examiners

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Parker, J.:

This is an original proceeding in mandamus brought by private individuals to compel the duly appointed members of the State Board of Barber Examiners to take official action. Upon application an alternative writ issued to the defendants who, in due time, filed a motion to quash such writ. The case was presented to this court on issues thus joined.

The theory on which plaintiffs claim the right to maintain the action is set forth in the opening paragraph of their brief which reads:

“This is an action in mandamus brought by seventy-five percent…