State ex rel. Keppler v. Houston

The relators brought this original action in mandamus in this Court to compel the Common Pleas Judge, John H. Houston, to correct a certain narrative Bill of Exceptions, if he finds it necessary, or to sign the same, if he approves its contents.

A lengthy trial had been had at which an official court reporter had taken down the proceedings. The testimony was completed April 14, 1960. The opinion of the trial judge was filed June 29, 1960. A motion for a new trial was filed July 21,1960, and the said motion was overruled on August 19, 1960.

Within the statutory time, the relators filed with the…