McGowan v. State, Department of Transportation, Division of Motor Vehicles

OPINION

This matter came before us pursuant to an order directing the parties to appear and show cause why the issues raised in the plaintiffs petition for certiorari should not be summarily decided. After hearing arguments and reviewing memoranda, we conclude that cause has not been shown.

In October 1994, the Division of Motor Vehicles (the division) directed the plaintiff, James J. McGowan, to schedule a meeting with a division hearing officer regarding an application for a license or identification card. As directed, plaintiff scheduled a meeting and appeared before a hearing officer on…