Nixon v. Malloy

This petition in equity in the nature of quo warranto is brought under authority of Chapter 379, G. L. 1923, to determine the title to the office of clerk of the board of canvassers and registration of the city of Central Falls. Petitioner and respondent Benoit each claim to be entitled to said office.

The petitioner also filed a petition for a writ of certiorari directed to the city council and certain other officers of said city. This petition seeks to quash an amendment to the ordinance of said city providing for the biennial designation of a clerk of said board and the vote of the city…