Herbring v. Brown
Oregon Supreme Court
Original proceeding in mandamus by Karl Her-bring against. George M. Brown, Attorney General of the State of Oregon. Demurrer to the petition was sustained and writ dismissed. In Bane.
1Opinion of the CourtMcBRIDE, C. J.
This is a proceeding in mandamus arising from the following facts: During the 30th Legislative Assembly of the State of Oregon, which adjourned on February 27, 1919, there was enacted House Joint Resolution No. 1, which is a ratification of a proposed amendment of the Constitution of the United States, popularly known as the “National Prohibition Amendment.”
On March 18, 1919, petitioner filed with the Secretary-of State of Oregon a proposed form of petition demanding a referendum of said resolution, which petition is in form and substance as required by law.
On March 19, 1919, the Secretary of…
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