Irwin v. Kincaid’s Empirical Analysis

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1 state decisions

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1. ““But the act required is one involving the exercise of discretion and judgment. He must satisfy himself touching the quality of the work and materials furnished, and determine upon the reasonableness of the charge, or whether in accord with the contract, if any. The writ of mandamus can therefore only require that he act in the premises, not direct how or to what effect he shall act.””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Trippeer v. Couch