Vaughn v. Board of Police Commissioners

The question for decision is whether the petition for a writ of mandate or certiorari stated a cause of action to compel respondent board to annul its order revoking appellant’s permits or for a review of the judgment of such board by the superior court and whether the court abused its discretion in sustaining the demurrer without leave to amend.

Prior to the events recited herein appellant had procured from the respondent board licenses to engage in the business of buying and selling used motor vehicles at three separate locations within the city. On May 11, 1942, a complaint was filed with…