Speed v. Common Council of Detroit
Michigan Supreme Court
Mandamus. Relator applied for mandamus to compel ilie respondent to approve his bond as city counselor. The facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtMontgomery, J.
On September 30 last, the relator filed his petition in this Court for mandamus to compel the respondent to approve a bond which relator had filed with respondent, as city counselor. An order to show cause was issued, and respondent’s answer is now filed.
It appears from the petition that the relator is a resident and elector of the city of Detroit, and that on the 16th of January, 1891, he ivas appointed city counselor by the common council of said city, on the nomination of the mayor; that he took the oath of office and filed his official bond, which was approved by the common council, and…
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