Ace Beverage Co. v. Municipal Court

Opinion

WOODS (Fred), J.

Petitioners contend that after trials on parking infractions, the court erred because it refused to settle statements on appeal with relevant pleadings and factual evidence. As we conclude that the court should have included the issue of the right to a speedy trial, the petition for a writ of mandate is granted.

Factual and Procedural Synopsis

Petitioners are defendants in two parking infraction actions in municipal court. The matters were originally set for trial on January 13, 1992. At that time, defendants made written motions to dismiss on the grounds that the matters…