John Cotter v. Town Council of Cumberland

Supreme Court of Rhode Island

John Cotter v. Town Council of Cumberland

72 A. 645, 29 R.I. 543, 1902 R.I. LEXIS 1

DecidedOctober 13, 1902

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John Cotter v. Town Council of Cumberland, 72 A. 645, 29 R.I. 543, 1902 R.I. LEXIS 1 (R.I. 1902).

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Opinion

Per Curiam.

This petition is for certiorari, alleging an illegal removal from office, as a member of the paid police •department, in September, 1899.

The lapse of so long a time, notwithstanding the allegation ■of ignorance of his rights, is fatal to the allowance of the writ. It must be deemed as an acquiescence and waiver of objection.

The petition is analogous to a petition for a new trial where •the time for review is limited to one year.

See 4 Ency. PL & Pr., pp. 130-132.

Petition dismissed.

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