State ex rel. Bellingham Publishing Co. v. Hinkle

— This is an original proceeding by which petitioner seeks a writ of mandate to compel respondent, as secretary of state, to strike from the records of his office the filing of the articles of incorporation, and the certificate issued on such filing, to the Bellingham American Publishing Company.

Petitioner alleges that it has duly existed as a corporation under the laws of this state under its present name since December 11,1911; that it was incorporated to succeed the “Fairhaven Publishing Company” and the “American Printing Company” (both Washington corporations); that it published for some…