Humphrey v. Mauzy

Calhoun, Judge:

This case involves two original proceedings in mandamus, one instituted by Betty Lowtber Humphrey, as petitioner, and the other instituted by Shelba Jane Long Stewart, as petitioner, against Kathryn K. Mauzy, in her official capacity as Clerk of the Circuit Court of Tucker County, the respondent in each of the two cases. In view of the fact that the two mandamus proceedings involve similar factual situations and substantially identical legal questions, they have been combined for submission and decision.

Each case was submitted for decision upon the mandamus petition, upon an…