New York Court of Appeals
The People Ex Rel. August Schwab, Appellant v. Hugh J. Grant
June 2, 1891126 N.Y. 473
Summary
The Court affirmed the lower courts' denial of a mandamus petition, holding that the mayor of New York City has discretionary authority to grant or refuse an auctioneer license even when the applicant files the required bond, and that mandamus is not an appropriate remedy absent a clear legal right.