State Ex Rel. O'Connell v. Meyers

This is an original proceeding in this court, in which the relator seeks a writ of mandamus compelling the secretary of state to perform his duties, with reference to redistricting the state, in accordance with Laws of 1957, chapter 5, p. 11 (initiative No. 199), rather than Laws of 1957, chapter 289, p. 1147, contending that the latter enactment is unconstitutional and void.

The record contains no statement of facts; nevertheless, we take judicial notice of the following:(1) Initiative No. 199 was approved by the voters of this state at the November 6, 1956, general election. December 6,…