Brown v. Jensen
Supreme Court of Minnesota
On the petition of William I. Brown for a writ of mandamus to be directed to Matt Jensen, clerk of the city.of St. Paul, the supreme court ordered the latter to show cause why the writ should not issue. The facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtCollins, J.
Order directed to and served upon the clerk of the city of St. Paul, directing and requiring him tc •show cause why he should not correct and amend the official ballot for the coming city election by inserting therein the name of Frank D. Freeman as a candidate for mayor of the city, and adding to such name the word “Socialist” for the purpose of designating the party which he represents as a candidate. This order is based upon a nominating petition filed April 26, 1902.
To this order the clerk answered, raising several questions as to the right of the petitioner to have the name placed upon…
2Cited by3 opinions
- Davidson v. HansonSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1902
- Morledge v. RedingtonSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1904
- O'Brien v. O'BrienSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1942