Explore 4 court opinions on Mandamus Actions. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Board abused discretion removing candidate for minor filing technicality
State ex rel. Platt v. Montgomery Cty. Bd. of Elections, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on February 17, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court considered whether a county boa...
Ohio Supreme Court Denies Mandamus Without Clear Statutory Authority
State ex rel. Martens v. Findlay, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on December 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court considered whether a county auditor could be compelled...
Township denied writ to force garage removal; structure not proven to be farm building.
State ex rel. Bazetta Twp. v. Yoder, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on October 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Bazetta Township Board of Trustees sought a writ of mandamus to comp...
Prosecutor's investigative files not automatically discoverable in criminal cases
State ex rel. Mauk v. Sheldon, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on April 9, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court considered whether a county prosecutor could be compelled to ...