Olsen v. Gee

These petitions in equity in the nature of quo warranto were brought in this court pursuant to G. L. 1956, §§10-14-1 and 10-14-2. There being no dispute as to the facts the parties filed a formal stipulation with reference thereto in lieu of further pleadings. The question presented for our determination is therefore solely one of law, namely, whether the petitioners were legally elected to the offices which they claim in accordance with the applicable statute.

The petitioners claim the offices of members of the board of canvassers of the city of Cranston by virtue of their election thereto by…