State Ex Rel. Cox v. Adams

This cause is an original proceeding in prohibition and is now before us on motion for writ absolute, notwithstanding respondent’s return.

The petition for alternative writ alleges:

“1. That at all times herein mentioned including the present time, relator was and is an actual and bona fide resident, citizen and taxpayer of Hills-borough County, Florida.

“2. That on to-wit, December 13, 1940, A. K. Black, as State Attorney of the Circuit Court of the Third Judicial Circuit of the State of Florida, filed a direct information against relator in the Circuit Court of Lafayette County, Florida,…