Common Council v. Engel
Michigan Supreme Court
Certiorari to Wayne; Mandell, J. Mandamus by the common council of the city of Detroit against George Engel, city controller, to compel respondent to issue certain bonds. An order granting the writ is reviewed by respondent on certiorari.
1Opinion of the CourtSteere, J.
This contention involves the validity of certain bonds authorized by the common council of the city of Detroit and about to be issued, but which respondent refused to prepare, record, and deliver in compliance with provisions of the city charter 'respecting his official duties on the ground that said bonds could not be lawfully issued, unless authorized by a three-fifths vote of the electors of the city at a general or special election.
On application by relator to the circuit court of Wayne county, a writ of mandamus was issued commanding the controller to prepare said bonds, cause the same…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Attorney General ex rel. Barbour v. LindsayMichigan Supreme Court · 1914
- Attorney General ex rel. McRae v. ThompsonMichigan Supreme Court · 1912
- Gallup v. City of SaginawMichigan Supreme Court · 1912
- Attorney General ex rel. Hudson v. Common CouncilMichigan Supreme Court · 1911
- Common Council of Jackson v. HarringtonMichigan Supreme Court · 1910
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3Cited by3 opinions
- MacQueen v. City CommissionMichigan Supreme Court · 1916
- Common Council v. EngelMichigan Supreme Court · 1919
- City of Allegan v. Iosco Land Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1931