City of West Memphis v. Burroughs

Appellees filed a petition for a writ of mandamus directing appellants, the City and city officials, to call a special election for a referendum on Ordinance No. 1564. The ordinance created the West Memphis Water and Light Commission, conveyed the city-owned water, electric, and waste water utility facilities to the commission, and provided for the appointment of the commissioners. Appellants answered and sought to prevent the referral of the ordinance. The circuit court granted the writ. The City and the city officials appeal. We dismiss the appeal because the issue is now moot.

We have today…