State ex rel. Prosser Falls Land & Irrigation Co. v. Taylor

Citations

• 36 Wash. 607
• 79 P. 286
• 1905 Wash. LEXIS 636

Syllabus

<p>Municipal Corporations — Powers—Granting Franchises eor Light Plants. A city of the fourth class is authorized to pass an ordinance granting an electric light and power franchise; even although a previous franchise which was not exclusive had •been granted to another party.</p> <p>Municipal Corporations — City op Fourth Class — Ordinances— Mayor’s Duty to Sign — Veto—Mandamus, When Lies. The charter of cities of the fourth class gives the mayor no veto or discretionary power, with reference to signing ordinances, and under Bal. Code, § 1012, providing that every ordinance of a city of the fourth class shall he signed hy the mayor, mandamus lies to compel the mayor to sign an ordinance duly passed hy the council, ■since his duties depend entirely upon the charter provisions.</p>