State Ex Rel. Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Co. v. Becker

This is an original proceeding in mandamus, by which relator seeks to compel respondent to issue to it a renewal of its license to do business in this State for the period- of its charter as extended under the laws of Illinois and Iowa, upon the payment of a tax based on the increase in its capital stock from $140,000,000 to $170,000,000 (and not based on its entire capital stock, as demanded by respondent), and upon compliance in other particulars with the laws of this State relating to such matters.

Our alternative writ has been issued, and respondent has filed his return thereto, and…