State ex rel. Bussell v. Bridges

*269The opinion of the court was delivered by

Reavis, C. J.

Application for writ of mandate. The petition, in substance, states that on January 27, 1900, lots 1 to 14, inclusive, in block 77, Seattle tide lands, were duly advertised for sale, and at said sale the highest and best bid was made by Daniel Kelleher; that the report of said sale was duly filed with the board of state land commissioners on January 30, 1900; that on March 31, 1900, and before the expiration of the thirty days provided by law for the issuance of the contract under said sale, petitioner filed in the office of the board an…