Here the language Lyons claims imposes a mandatory duty is anything but explicit and forceful. Moreover, the Legislature has enacted a comprehensive plan in section 1010 et seq. The Commissioner can liquidate those assets and wind up the business of the licensee. Let a writ of mandate issue instructing the trial court to vacate its order overruling the demurrer and to sustain the demurrer and dismiss the complaint. The alternate writ having served its purpose is discharged.
Petitioners are to recover costs.
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