Uhl v. Collins

This is a petition for a writ of mandate to compel respondent Registrar of Voters to verify signatures on certain initiative petitions.

On September 6, 1932, and September 8, 1932, certain initiative petitions were filed with the board of supervisors of the city and county of San Francisco, proposing amendments to its charter. Upon the filing thereof the board delivered them to respondent, who commenced the work of verifying the signatures. Prior to completion of this task a large number of the signers communicated with him requesting the withdrawal of their signatures. Respondent accordingly…