Mastin v. Cornett

CLAY, Commissioner.

These are consolidated original proceedings seeking relief by way of prohibition and mandamus against the county judge of Harlan County. The suits, which question the calling of a local option election, are prosecuted by citizens and taxpayers of Harlan and Cumberland, both cities of the fourth class situated in Harlan County. By virtue of prior elections Harlan is now “dry” and Cumberland “wet”. Harlan County is “dry”.

On September 10, 1963 a petition signed by 3,034 persons was filed with the respondent as county judge. It requested him (as authorized by KRS 242.020) to…