H. P. Cornell Co. v. Barber

This is a petition for a writ of mandamus to compel the respondent town treasurer of the town of Warwick to pay its claim against said town, which has been approved by the town auditor and allowed and ordered paid by the town council.

The answer of the respondent is as follows:

“1. The respondent Herbert W. Barber, town treasurer, admits that the H. P. Cornell Company, a corporation duly organized under the laws of the State of Rhode Island, and located in the city and county of Providence in said State, has a claim against the town of Warwick, a municipal corporation duly created in said…