Splivalo v. Bryan

Vanclief, C.

This was an application to the superior court of the county of San Mateo for a writ of mandate to the members of the board of supervisors of that county, commanding them “ to advertise for bids for the sprinkling of the roads in the second road district,” in that county. An alternate writ was issued on the affidavit of plaintiff. The defendant, by answer, showed cause why a peremptory writ should not be granted. The cause was submitted for judgment on the affidavit of the plaintiff and the answer of the defendants thereto, it being admitted that both were true. A peremptory writ…