Committee for Marion County Bar Ass'n v. County of Marion

The basic question presented in this case is whether the Common Pleas Court, on a determination by it that an elevator in its courthouse is essential to the efficient performance of the functions of that court, has the power to order the county commissioners to provide such an elevator.

The General Assembly has enacted certain statutes which relate to the power to provide buildings and facilities and equipment therein for the courts of a county. These read so far as pertinent:

Section 2418, General Code. “Until proper buildings are erected for the permanent seat of justice in a county, the…