Morris v. Randall
Court of Appeals of Kentucky
CASE 83. — WRIT OF PROHIBITION BY CORA RANDALL AND ANOTHER AGAINST J. R. MORRIS POLICE JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT OF CLIFTON TO PREVENT HIM FROM EXECUTING A JUDGMENT. — Octobe- 9. Appeal from Campbell Circuit Court.
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CASE 83. — WRIT OF PROHIBITION BY CORA RANDALL AND ANOTHER AGAINST J. R. MORRIS POLICE JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT OF CLIFTON TO PREVENT HIM FROM EXECUTING A JUDGMENT. — Octobe- 9. Appeal from Campbell Circuit Court. C. W. Yungblut, Circuit Judge. ■ From a judgment granting the writ defendant appeals — POINTS AND AUTHORITIES. 1. The writ of prohibition is not the proper remedy, and action in this case, and does not lie to test the legality of a police court, or the right of a police judge to preside over such court, but only runs to a court of inferior, and limited jurisdiction, of unquestioned…
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion of the Court by
Judge Settle —
Affirming.
This is an appeal from a judgment of the Campbell circuit court granting a writ of prohibition to prevent appellant, J. R. Morris, claiming to be police judge of the district of Clifton, from executing a judgment against appellee Cora Randall, rendered in his court, for a small fine and costs, imposed on account of a misdemeanor, for which she was tried and convicted under a warrant. The petition for the writ was filed by the appellee Cora Randall and her husband. The answer cf appellant sets forth his election and qualification as police judge…
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- Commonwealth v. PetriCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1906
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