State Ex Rel. Chafin v. State Road Commission

Lively, Judge:

The purpose of this mandamus proceeding is to compel the State Road Commission to issue to relator, Wm. C. Chafin, permit or certificate of convenience to operate taxicabs.

In December, 1927, relator made application to the commission on the forms prescribed for such purpose to obtain permits to operate four motor vehicles from a taxicab stand located in the city of Logan for the year 1928, enclosing the tax of $75.00 for each car, and accompanying the application with a sufficient bond, required under the statute, together with application for certificate of title to the four…