State Ex Rel. Johnson v. Farrell

LUSK, «L

It is with extreme regret that the court has come to the conclusion that it is without jurisdiction to pass upon the merits of the controversy and must affirm the decree of the court below on the ground that, in our opinion, the district attorney of Sherman County is without power or authority to come into Marion County and, as relator, commence a suit on behalf of the state of Oregon. The questions presented affecting the proper and lawful exercise of the power reserved in the people of amending their constitution through the exercise of the initiative are of the gravest importance.…