Legal Opinion

People Ex Rel. Russell v. Town of Loyalton

California Supreme Court

Decided September 25, 1905No. Sac. No. 1158PublishedCited by 40 opinions

APPEAL from a judgment of the Superior Court of Sierra County and from an order denying a new trial. Stanley A. Smith, Judge. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court. ■

1Opinion of the CourtAngellotti, J.

This action was brought for the purpose of determining the right of defendant to hold and enjoy the franchise and to exercise the powers of a •municipal corporation of the sixth class, which it assumes to be under certain proceedings had under the general law providing for the organization, incorporation, and government of municipal corporations. (Stats. 1883, p. 93, and amendments thereto). Defendant had judgment, and this is an appeal by plaintiff from such judgment and from an order denying the motion for a new trial.

1. Upon the face of the record of the incorporation proceedings, there…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. People Ex Rel. Skelton v. City of Los AngelesCalifornia Supreme Court · 1901
  2. People ex rel. Boardman v. Town of LindenCalifornia Supreme Court · 1895
  3. People ex rel. Bettner v. City of RiversideCalifornia Supreme Court · 1886

3Cited by40 opinions

  1. Golden Gate Bridge & Highway District v. FeltCalifornia Supreme Court · 1931
  2. Orosi Public Utility District v. McCuaigCalifornia Supreme Court · 1925
  3. People Ex Rel. Peck v. City of Los AngelesCalifornia Supreme Court · 1908
  4. People Ex Rel. Averna v. City of Palm SpringsCalifornia Supreme Court · 1958
  5. Wilcox v. EngebretsenCalifornia Supreme Court · 1911

35 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.

Showing a preview — retrieve the full document via the Exa API.

Powered by the Exa API