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· 10/7/1916

State ex rel. Amick v. Francisco

Citations

  • 98 Kan. 808
  • 160 P. 217
  • 1916 Kan. LEXIS 200

Syllabus

<p>SYLLABUS BY THE COURT.</p> <p>1. Statutes — Authorizing Cities to Issue Waterworks Bonds — Not Repealed. Section 7 of chapter 124 of the Laws of 1913 does not repeal chapter 101 of the Laws of 1905 (Gen. Stat. 1909, §§ 744-747) as amended, except in so far as the provisions of the law of 1905 as amended, are in conflict with the provisions of chapter 124 of the Laws of 1913.</p> <p>2. Bond Election — Irregular hut Not Invalid. An election held under chapter 101 ■ of the Laws of 1905 as amended is not vitiated because the polling places were held open from seven o’clock in the morning until seven o’clock in the evening.</p> <p>3. Mandamus — City Officers Must Issue Bonds. The state may maintain ■ mandamus to compel city officers to issue bonds which have been voted for the purchase of a waterworks plant.</p>

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  • recognizing that where the Legislature has allowed local legislation, “violations of such ordinances were violations of the law”

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