Oregon State Grange v. McKay

This is a proceeding in mandamus. The Circuit Court sustained a demurrer to the alternative writ and, the relators having refused to plead further, entered judgment for the defendant. Relators appeal.

The purpose of the action, which was commenced by the Oregon State Grange and others, was to compel the defendant, Douglas McKay, governor of the state of Oregon, to rescind a proclamation issued by him April 5, 1951, putting into effect what is popularly known as “daylight saving time.” Chapter 373, Oregon Laws, 1949, which was approved by the voters on referendum at the general election held…