State Ex Rel. Francis v. Murphy

This is a mandamus proceeding in which it is sought to compel the defendants, constituting the state board of administration, to execute a conveyance transferring to Williams county certain real property, described in the application for the writ. The action is brought on the relation of the state's attorney and the board of county commissioners.

The material facts are stipulated. In 1907, the legislature established an experimental station near Williston, in Williams county. Chapter 122, Sess. Laws 1907 and §§ 1629-1632, Comp. Laws 1913. It was provided in the act, as a condition of the…