Diedrich v. Warren

Davis, J.:

In March and April, 1924, the common council of- the city of Tonawanda adopted an ordinance making a general increase of the salaries of the municipal officers, including their own .as aldermen. The mayor regarded the increased salaries illegal and refused to sign vouchers for such" increased pay. This proceeding was instituted and a peremptory mandamus order directing him to sign such vouchers was granted.. I think it may be said that in form at least the increase was legally adopted; and that the only question seriously presented and requiring consideration is the. validity of the…