People ex rel. Bernard v. Cheeseman

Relators, in the name of the people, seek, by an action in the nature of a quo warranto, to directly challenge the corporate existence of “ The Union Depot and Railroad Company.” Their theory is, that respondents, under that name, wrongfully usurped the privileges and franchises of a corporation; that respondents’ attempted organization of the company was void ah initio, by reason of a failure to comply with the precedent requirements of our general incorporation act.

The action is brought under chapter 28 of the code of ,1883. It is somewhat doubtful if relators are in position to maintain…