Gallagher v. Boller

Hugh R. Gallagher, as a citizen, sought a writ of mandate in the superior court compelling the Assessor of Ventura County to permit him to inspect documents in the assessor’s office relating to a welfare tax exemption of the Seventh Day Adventist Church with respect to its operation of the Newbury Park Academy. Judgment was in favor of petitioner, and a peremptory writ of mandate was issued directing the assessor to permit inspection of the affidavit or declaration of exemption and the assessor’s records showing his ruling thereon. The assessor appeals from the judgment.

Appellant contends…