The People Ex Rel. Armstead C. Henry and Others, Commissioners v. James Nostrand, Supervisor…

Summary

The Court reversed the order directing a peremptory writ of mandamus, holding that the relators were not legally entitled to the tax monies because the vacancy of a commissioner barred the remaining commissioners from acting. The Court also affirmed that a mandamus may be issued when its mandatory part is described with reasonable certainty, even if it differs from the order to show cause.