Crowhurst v. Green

This is a proceeding in mandamus to require respondents to act upon an annexation petition with a view to determining whether a special election should be called to vote upon the proposition of annexation.

The respondents, by demurrer and answer, have presented but two excuses for their failure to act which require consideration.

First, it is pleaded that another action of the same character is pending. In October, 1928, a similar petition was filed with these respondents, asking them to call a special election for the same purpose. Having refused to act upon the petition a proceeding in…