State ex rel. Hirshler v. Frazier

The primary issue presented for our consideration is whether relators complied with R. C. 731.32, which provides:

“Whoever seeks to propose an ordinance or measure in a municipal corporation by initiative petition or files a referendum petition against any ordinance or measure shall, before circulating such petition, file a verified copy of the proposed ordinance or measure with the city auditor or the village clerk.” (Emphasis added.)

“ ‘Verified’ means supported by an affidavit as to the truth of the matters set forth; sworn to.” State, ex rel. Clink, v. Smith (1968), 16 Ohio St. 2d 1, 2. The…