People ex rel. Schoonover v. McLaughlin

Petitioner instituted mandamus proceedings alleging that defendants failed to perform the duties of their offices; a general demurrer was filed to the petition, which was overruled; defendants elected to stand by their demurrer and judgment was entered awarding the writ in accordance with the prayer of the petition. Defendants appeal to this court.

The petitioner alleged that for the past 14 years he has been business manager of the egg inspector’s union, whose business is commonly known as “egg candling”; that defendant Walter W. McLaughlin was appointed Director of Agriculture of the State…