Elliott v. Scott

The relator has presented a motion for leave to file a petition for mandamus requiring a district judge to certify his disqualification to try a pending cause to- the Governor, and the question is whether or not that motion should be granted.

The petition for mandamus with accompanying exhibits disclose the facts relied upon to authorize the issuance of the mandamus. On May 13, 1929, the relator entered into a contract with McLennan County with respect to compiling and securing data and information necessary or appropriate in enforcing the collection of delinquent State and county taxes. Among…