State Ex Rel. Larpenteur v. Superior Court

A petition for writ of mandate was filed in this court to compel the superior court to certify a proposed statement of facts, or, in the alternative, to institute proceedings necessary to determine and certify a correct statement. The defendant has demurred to the petition on the ground that it does not state facts sufficient to constitute a cause requiring the issuance of the order prayed for. By stipulation of the parties, the files in the cause below have been transmitted to this court for consideration upon the hearing of the petition and demurrer. We shall, therefore, determine the…