Municipality of Helena-West Helena v. Weaver

Robert L. Brown, Justice.

The municipality of Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, and Mayor J.F. Valley, Chief Executive Officer of Helena-West Helena (collectively “City”), appeal the issuance of a writ of mandamus by the circuit court. We reverse the issuance of the writ and dismiss.

On July 6, 2007, Johnny Weaver, former mayor of the City of West Helena, filed a petition for a writ of mandamus and declaratory judgment with the Phillips County Circuit Court asking the circuit court to issue a writ of mandamus requiring the City of Helena-West Helena to pay retirement benefits to Weaver and…