Richardson v. Neuner

This proceeding, which is authorized by § 81-2106, O. C. L. A., is an appeal by Mr. James J. Richardson, a resident of this state, from a ballot title written by the attorney general for an initiative measure which a group of individuals propose to circulate for signatures.

Article IV, § 1, Constitution of Oregon, and §§ 81-2102 to 81-2120, O. C. L. A., make provision for the enactment of laws through the initiative process. Section 81-2106 provides that the attorney general shall write the ballot title for initiative measures; particularly it says:

“ * * * The ballot title shall contain: (1) A…