To compel respondent to dismiss certain proceedings pending before him, under Act No. 293, Laws of 1887, for a re-count of the votes cast for Mayor of Grand Rapids.

Granted April 25, 1888.

Held, that the Act does not apply to a city, whose Common Council is charged with canvassing the votes, and given the exclusive right to determine the election and qualification of the officer whose election is sought to be contested.