79 Neb. 759 | Neb. | 1907
By an amendment to the statute governing cities of the first class enacted in 1905, it was provided that at a special election in that year seven aldermen should be elected,
It is contended that the words “general election” used in this section of the election law mean the next election provided by laAV for the regular election to the office in question for the full term; that is, the next general election as applied to the office of alderman is not the next election at AAdiich municipal officers in general are elected,
The writ will be issued as prayed, and the costs of the proceedings taxed against the respondents, Schroeder, Hoppe, Marshall, Houschildt, Bauer, Bishop, Quiggle, Sawyer, and George, who voted against the motion to canvass the vote. State v. Carlson, 72 Neb. 837.
Writ allowed.