Legal Opinion

State ex rel. Peyton v. Cunningham

Montana Supreme Court

Decided June 7, 1909No. 2,723PublishedCited by 17 opinions

Original application for mandamus by the state, on relation of Mrs. Charles B. Peyton, against Harry R. Cunningham, as state auditor.

1Opinion of the CourtChief Justice Brantly

Original application for mandamus. The Eleventh Legislative Assembly adopted the following resolution: “Whereas, in the month of October, 1908, Charles B. Peyton was shot and killed by Indians while in the discharge of his duty as deputy game and fish warden, and whereas, by His death his wife and three small children were left without support, and whereas, in recognition of the services rendered the state by Charles B. Peyton there is due to those who were dependent upon him some means of support, therefore, be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring, that the…

2Cases cited13 opinions

  1. Mullan v. StateCalifornia Supreme Court · 1896
  2. City of San Antonio v. MicklejohnTexas Supreme Court · 1895
  3. Burritt v. Commissioners of State ContractsIllinois Supreme Court · 1887
  4. May v. RiceIndiana Supreme Court · 1883
  5. Collier & Cleveland Lithographing Co. v. HendersonSupreme Court of Colorado · 1893

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3Cited by17 opinions

  1. State ex rel. Bonner v. DixonMontana Supreme Court · 1921
  2. State Ex Rel. Toomey v. State Board of ExaminersMontana Supreme Court · 1925
  3. Martien v. PorterMontana Supreme Court · 1923
  4. Vaughn & Ragsdale Co. v. State Board of EqualizationMontana Supreme Court · 1939
  5. State ex rel. Mills v. DixonMontana Supreme Court · 1923

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