State ex rel. Ledwith v. Searle

This is an original application for a writ of mandamus. Tbe facts stated in tbe petition of .tbe relator are substantially as follows: The respondent is tbe duly elected and qualified auditor of public accounts of tbe state of Nebraska, By section 19, cb. 87, Comp. St. 1905, it is *112provided that in the year 1899, and annually thereafter, a tax of one mill upon the dollar shall be levied on all taxable property in the state, the proceeds to-constitute a fund to be expended under the directions of the regents of the university of Nebraska, for the maintenance of said university, and for…