Kissam v. Williamson

This is an original proceeding for mandamus. Relators, W. L. Kissam, on behalf of himself individually and others similarly situated, moved for and was granted leave to file a petition seeking a writ of mandamus commanding Honorable Billy Williamson, County Judge of Smith County, Respondent, to rule on Relators’ petition to call an election to incorporate a town to be known as “Jackson Heights” in Smith County, Texas.

By verified pleadings, Relators alleged that on September 12, 1975, they filed a petition with the County Clerk of Smith County requesting the County Judge to call an election to…