State Ex Rel. Semetko v. Bd. of Commrs.

This original action in mandamus was filed by the soldiers’ relief commission of Lucas County, hereinafter referred to as relators, against the board of county commissioners, hereinafter designated respondents, to compel a levy of certain funds allegedly due the relators pursuant to R. C. 5901.11. R. C. Chapter 5901 provides a comprehensive plan for the payment of welfare benefits to indigent veterans of the armed forces of the United States.

R. C. 5901.02 provides for a “soldiers’ relief commission” in each county. R. C. 5901.05 requires a soldiers’ relief commission to appoint a “soldiers’…