Powers v. Thorn

I sho.uld have been content to deny the writ of mandamus prayed for in this case on the ground of the shortness of the time we had to consider the importance of the question presented. The act which extended the length of the terms of the elective officials of the city court of Kansas City from two years to four years was enacted in 1929, some thirteen years ago. The present action hurriedly thrown together on the threshold of the primary election and on the threshold of this court’s adjournment gave neither counsel nor court sufficient time for its thorough lawyer-lilce .consideration. If.…