State Ex Rel. v. Chandler

This is a quo warranto proceeding which assails the validity of Coos Bay Water District and the right of the commissioners thereof, defendants herein, to hold and exercise the functions and powers incident to their offices. There is no dispute in the facts. Plaintiff’s general demurrer to the defendants’ answer was sustained and upon the failure of defendants to plead further, judgment in favor of the plaintiff was entered. The defendants have appealed.

The district under attack purports to include the whole of the incorporated cities of Coos Bay and North Bend, Oregon, and a tract of land…