People ex rel. Foley v. Montez

Upon application of plaintiff, we assumed original jurisdiction of this proceeding, and issued the alternative writ of mandamus, directed to respondent Montez, as county clerk and recorder of Huerfano county, commanding him to permit the relator Foley, as public examiner of the state, to examine the records, books and files of that office, during the ordinary business hours thereof, or to show cause within a day named, why he had not done so.

The writ shows, inter alia, that relator, Foley, was, and is, the duly appointed, qualified and acting public examiner of this state; that respondent,…