State Ex Rel. Ryan v. Cronan
Nevada Supreme Court
Original proceeding. Application for mandamus by the State, on tbe relation of Joseph Ryan, against James Cronan, Writ issued. The facts sufficiently appear in the opinion. I. The evidence shows, without any conflict, that at all of the meetings of tbe stockholders mentioned there was a majority of stock present, answering at the roll call. II.
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Original proceeding. Application for mandamus by the State, on tbe relation of Joseph Ryan, against James Cronan, Writ issued. The facts sufficiently appear in the opinion. I. The evidence shows, without any conflict, that at all of the meetings of tbe stockholders mentioned there was a majority of stock present, answering at the roll call. II. There is no provision in the laws of California, or in the by-laws of the company, giving the chairman of the stockholders’ meeting any power whatever except to preside, and, in case of a tie, to give the c'asting vote. III. The by-laws, having…
1Opinion of the Court
By the Court,
Bonnifield, J.:
This is an application by relator, Joseph R. Ryan, upon due notice given, for a peremptory writ of mandamus to compel the respondent, James Cronan, to surrender and deliver to relator all the property in his possession belonging to the Hale and Norcross Silver Mining Company, situated in Virginia City, Storey county, Nevada, and to compel said James Cronan to admit said Joseph R. Ryan to the use and enjoyment of his right and office as superintendent of .said company, from which relator alleges he is unlawfully precluded by said Cronan.
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2Cases cited2 opinions
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