Legal Opinion
State Ex Rel. Haas v. Pomeroy
Washington Supreme Court
Decided March 14, 1957No. 33761PublishedCited by 23 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtHill, C. J.
The question presented is: Is an ordinance amending prior ordinances to change the rates charged by the municipally-owned water system, financed by revenue bonds, subject to a referendum vote under the terms and conditions of the Seattle city charter?
The question is raised by a demurrer to an application for a writ of mandate to compel the submission of ordinance No. 84392
“ . . . to the vote of the qualified electors for ratification or rejection, either at the next regular municipal election, or at a special election, as the city council in its discretion may provide.” Seattle city charter,…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Neils v. City of SeattleWashington Supreme Court · 1936
- Benton v. Seattle Electric Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1908
- Ewing v. City of SeattleWashington Supreme Court · 1909
- State Ex Rel. Harlin v. Superior CourtWashington Supreme Court · 1926
- Dolan v. Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1913
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3Cited by23 opinions
- City of Sequim v. MalkasianWashington Supreme Court · 2006
- City of Sequim v. MalkasianWashington Supreme Court · 2006
- Leonard v. City of BothellWashington Supreme Court · 1976
- Citizens for Financially Responsible Government v. City of SpokaneWashington Supreme Court · 1983
- Scott Paper Co. v. City of AnacortesWashington Supreme Court · 1978
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