State Ex Rel. Cooper v. Crisco

The writ of quo warranto and proceedings by information in the nature of quo warranto have been abolished and the remedies available at common law under these forms may now be obtained by a .civil action; but when a private citizen desires to bring such action in the name of the State he must apply to the Attorney-General for leave and tender satisfactory security to indemnify the State against all costs and expenses which may accrue in consequence of the action. C. S., 869, 871.

After obtaining leave from the Attorney-General the plaintiff instituted his first action against the defendant on…