State Ex Rel. Bailey v. State Election Board

This is an action in mandamus. Issuance of a writ is sought by petitioner through the exercise of original jurisdiction vested in this court by the Constitution (art. 7, sec. 2). Petitioner has filed a verified petition and the Attorney General makes response for the State Election Board.

The Attorney General, without waiving the right of respondent to defend for the board, states that objections are not made to the assumption of original jurisdiction. Since original jurisdiction, by the Constitution, is vested in the public interest, the court, by order, has elected to exercise it.

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