City of De Leon v. Fincher

This is a writ of mandamus case in which R. G. Fincher and others, hereinafter referred to as citizens, sought to compel the mayor and the Board of City Commissioners of the City of DeLeon, hereinafter referred to as City, to call an election upon a proposed amendment to the charter. The effect of the amendment to be voted on was whether or not the City would continue to maintain parking meters. The court entered judgment for the plaintiffs and the City has appealed contending the court erred in granting the writ of mandamus because (1) the plaintiffs had no justiciable interest in the…