Moore v. Rock Creek Oil Corp.

LEDDY, Judge.

Plaintiffs in error were stockholders in the Rock Creek Oil Corporation. They made proper demand upon the president and secretary of said company to be permitted to examine its books and records. These officers of the company notified plaintiffs in error that they would permit them to examine such books and records upon certain specified conditions. The conditions named were clearly such as the company had no right to impose against stockholders seeking the statutory right of inspection.

The issuance of a writ of mandamus was sought in this proceeding to compel said corporation to…