Gunn v. Lauder

In this proceeding an alternative writ of mandamus issued out of this court and was served upon the respondent on the 18th day of July, 1901. In substance the writ required the respondent forthwith to obey the command of the writ, or show cause why he should not do so, before this court, at the city of Grand Forks, on the 18th day of September, 1901. On the return day the respondent showed cause by serving and filing an answer to the alternative writ, whereby certain issues of fact were framed. Later in the term the respective parties submitted affidavits upon the issues of fact, and after an…