State Ex Rel. Bylander v. Hoss

This is an original proceeding in mandamus to compel the Secretary of State to submit to the voters of Oregon for their approval or rejection at the special election on July 21, 1933, an initiative measure to repeal the prohibition amendment of the Constitution of Oregon, being sections 36 and 36a of article I thereof.

The demurrer to the alternative writ presents the question as to whether chapter 440, Oregon Laws, 1933, authorizes the submission of such initiative measure at this special election. The petition filed with the Secretary of State requests that the measure be submitted to the…