Johnston v. Chapman

As I view the record, the majority opinion does not dispose of the matter presented! *601here in accordance with the long established rules governing procedure in an original mandamus action such as we have before us. In my opinion, the majority opinion erroneously goes into the merits of the case out of which this action arose and seeks to determine a disposition of the issues as if such issues were before us on appeal. As I understand the majority opinion it finally directs the trial court to set aside its former judgment of adoption, set aside its order of a mistrial, accept. the partial…