State ex rel. Stifel v. Flad

Upon the suggestion of the relator, an alternatiye writ was issued, commanding the respondent to show cause for his failure to issue certain special tax bills to the relator, which the latter claims it is the duty of the respondent to issue to him under a provision of an ordir nance of the city, and of a contract entered into betweeii. the city of St. Louis and the relator.

The respondent demurs to the writ on the ground that it does not state facts sufficient to entitle the relator to the relief prayed for.

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