Supreme Court of Florida, 1901

State ex rel. Southerland v. Sandlin

State ex rel. Southerland v. Sandlin
Supreme Court of Florida · Decided January 15, 1901
43 Fla. 250

State ex rel. Southerland v. Sandlin

Opinion of the Court

This was an original proceeding by mandamus wherein it was sought to compel the respondent to turn over to the relator the officer of tax collector of the county of DeSoto, together with the assessment rolls, books, papers, records, &c., appertaining to said office. Upon fifing his return to the alternative writ by the respondent, the relator demurred thereto, which demurrer was sustained, the return held insufficient, and peremptory writ of mandamus awarded.

Decision Per Curiam.

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