State Ex Rel. Havana State Bank v. Rodes

The answer to the rule in contempt in this case sets up an honest and bona fide attempt on the part of respondents to comply with the commands of the peremptory writ of mandamus, therefore the return is held sufficient, the exceptions to same overruled and the rule in contempt discharged, without prejudice to the right of relator to seek other and further relief to collect what is its due.

In mandamus cases a certificate of compliance with the commands of a peremptory writ of mandamus stating detailed particulars of compliance, should be filed by respondents within the time fixed by the court.…