State Ex Inf. Atty-Gen. v. Long-Bell Lumber Co.

PEE CUEIAM:

This is an original proceeding in quo warranto brought by the Attorney-General, as informant, to oust respondent, a Missouri corporation, of its corporate franchise. The pith of the numerous grounds alleged is that respondent has engaged in activities beyond its corporate powers, particularly in its development of the townsite now known as the city of Longview, in the State of 'Washington.

Respondent’s defense, elaborately pleaded in its answer and return, is that the activities and business operations complained of are well within its charter powers.

After the issues were thus…