Cloud v. Lawrence

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Scott, J.

This was. a proceeding in mandamus, brought against the town council and town treasurer of the town of Sumas to compel the levying of a tax for the purpose of raising money to pay, and to compel payment of, two certain warrants theretofore issued by the town to the relator. These warrants contained no statement as to the purpose for which they were issued, but were otherwise regular in form. Prior to the present proceeding an action had been brought by the relator against the town to recover upon these.warrants. Judgment was obtained by the…