State ex rel. Dawson v. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Mason, J.:

The state brings mandamus against a number of railroad companies and the owners and operators of a number of grain elevators, the purpose of which, in a general way, is to require them to conform to the provisions of the statute providing for the inspection of grain. Evidence has been taken before a commissioner, who has made detailed findings of fact and conclusions of law. The case is submitted upon his report and the evidence.

The state asks that each of the railroad companies be required;

1. To furnish to the state grain inspection…