Bogert v. Kistler

Koch, P. J.,

This is an action in mandamus instituted by 10 residents and electors of the City of Allentown against defendant, who is the Clerk of the City of Allentown. The complaint avers that on September 28, 1964, plaintiffs, or persons with similar interests, presented to defendant a petition bearing the signatures of over 100 qualified electors. This petition was presented pursuant to the initiative and referendum provisions of The Third Class City Code of June 23, 1931, P. L. 932, as reenacted, amended and revised by the Act of June 28, 1951, P. L. 662, 53 PS §35101, et seq.

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