State ex rel. Griffith v. Davis

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Hopkins, J.:

This is an original proceeding in quo warranto which calls for a construction of the provisions of chapter 200, Laws of 1923, providing compensation for veterans of the world war.

The title of the act is: “An a.ct relating to compensation for veterans of the world war.”

Section 1 reads as follows:

“The state of Kansas acknowledges its indebtedness to, and promises to pay to each person, who was a resident of the state of Kansas at the time of his entering the service, and who served in the world war in any branch of the army, navy, or marine…