State ex rel. Cordrey v. Holter

PIERCE, J. (Ret.)

(dissenting) :

Relator Mary Cordrey seeks review of an order dismissing alternative writ of mandamus to enforce Ordinance No. 73 of the Town of Redington Beach, prohibiting dogs on the public beaches of the Town.

On October 12, 1971, Mrs. Cordrey filed a petition for writ of mandamus against the Board of Commissioners, Mayor, and Chief of Police of the Town, praying for an order enforcing Ordinance No. 73 by prohibiting persons from bringing, having or allowing dogs upon the beaches in the Town.

A copy of the ordinance was introduced into evidence, the first paragraph of which…