Barnes v. Lehi City

This is an original proceeding in this court, brought upon notice to the defendants, seeking a peremptory writ of prohibition to prevent Lehi City, its mayor and councilmen, from entering into a conditional sales contract with Fairbanks, Morse & Co. for the purchase and installation of a certain electrical generating unit with its accessories*. So far as is necessary for a full understanding of the issues presented for consideration and determination, the facts as disclosed by the affidavit and petition of plaintiffs, are:

Plaintiffs are qualified electors residing in Lehi City. They have…