Leavy v. City of Jackson

The charter of the city of Jackson contains provisions relative to publishing in newspaper or newspapers, namely, the substance of proceedings and votes of the city commission, proposed ordinance to be submitted to the voters, statement of time when nominating petitions may be filed, notices of election, notice of bonding election, notice of meeting of board of review, notice to pay taxes, and all ordinances.

The provisions are mandatory, some upon the city clerk, one upon the city treasurer, and as to publication in local newspaper or newspapers. Some sections speak of publication in “some…