Blyth & Co., Inc. v. City of Portland

The question for decision on this appeal is whether Marshall N. Dana, a recent appointee to the Commission of Public Docks of the City of Portland, is disqualified to hold that office because he is not a resident of the City of Portland.

The question was submitted to the Circuit Court without action or suit pursuant to the provisions of OBS 27.030. The court was of the opinion that under the charter of the City no one but a resident of the City is qualified to serve as a dock commissioner, and entered a decree holding Mr. Dana disqualified. The City and the Dock Commission have appealed.

Blyth…