Lanphier v. Tracy Consolidated School District

This is an action in mandamus brought by Frank Lanphier against the Tracy Consolidated School District, its officers and directors. All the facts, for the purpose of this case, appear in the petition and amendment thereto, which allege that the Tracy Consolidated School District is duly organized under the laws of the State of Iowa, located in Marion and Mahaska Counties; that Frank Lanphier resides in said school district, and has five children of school age who are entitled to attend school in that district; that his residence is situated more than a- mile from said school and is located…