Craig v. Brown
California Supreme Court
Craig v. Brown, 114 Cal. 480 (Cal. 1896)
46 P. 870; 1896 Cal. LEXIS 928
Beatty, McFarland
Craig v. Brown
Opinion of the Court
We are of opinion that the application for a writ of mandate should be denied, holding that the designation “ National Democratic ” is not calculated to deceive. Henshaw, J., Van Fleet, J.,
Harrison, J., Temple, J.
Dissenting Opinion
I dissent. I cannot distinguish this case from the Dolan and Ewing cases, in which we held that candidates nominated by petition are not entitled to a party designation which might mislead voters.
Concurring Opinion
I concur in the judgment ; but I also think that the question—under the peculiar form which this petition for a writ takes—was determined by the secretary of state when he accepted and filed the certificate, and that his action cannot be reviewed on this proceeding.
Garoutte, J., dissented.
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- WILLIAM CRAIG v. L. H. BROWN, Secretary of State
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