People ex rel. O'Donnell v. Bartlett
Synopsis
Mandamus — Board of Supervisors—Bepeal of Eesolution.— Where the resolution of a board of supervisors, to enforce which an alternative writ of mandate has been issued, is afterward repealed, the writ must be dismissed.
By the COURT. The relator bases his claim on a resolution of the board of supervisors, passed in the month of December, 1884. It appears by the answer of respondent that said resolution was afterward, and before the filing of said answer, repealed by said board. . It therefore follows that the alternative writ heretofore issued must be discharged, and the proceeding be dismissed; and it is so ordered.
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