State Ex Rel. Stanley v. Bernon

The first question presented is whether the relatrix has mistaken her remedy in asking relief in the form of a writ of prohibition.

This court is of the view that there is little difference between the principles involved in this case and in the cases of State, ex rel. Patton, v. Myers, Secy. of State, ante, 95, 186 N. E., 872, and State, ex rel. Donnelly, v. Myers, Secy. of State, ante, 104, 186 N. E., 918. It is of course true that in the latter cases the respondent was the secretary of state, instead of a board of elections ; but it is equally apparent that in many respects a board of…