In re Morrow

This is an application by petitioner for a peremptory mandamus order to compel Michael S. Pucher, a justice of the peace of the city of Little Falls, N. Y., to keep open for examination the docket book kept by him as such justice, during the hours when a sheriff’s office is required by law to be kept open.

The application is based upon that part of section 469 of the Justice Court Act which reads as follows: “A doclcet-book kept by a justice must be kept open, during the hours when a sheriff’s office is required by law to be kept open, for search and examination by any person, upon his…