State, Ex Rel. Gudzinas v. Constantino

This is an original action in mandamus. Relator Rita Gud-zinas seeks a writ ordering respondent Karen Constantino, Clerk of Court of the Girard Municipal Court, to accept rent money, tendered pursuant to R.C. 5321.07, without requiring the prepayment of a $25 fee as court costs. The parties have submitted an agreed statement of facts, a synopsis of which follows.

Relator resides at 402 Caroline Avenue, No. 9, in Hubbard, Trumbull County, Ohio. As a tenant, relator pays rent of $200 per month, which is due by the fifth day of each month. On August 26,1987, relator served a written notice on her…