State ex rel. Stern v. Mascio

S.Ct.Prac.R. X(5) provides that “[a]fter the time for filing an answer to the complaint or motion to dismiss, the Supreme Court will either dismiss the case or issue an alternative or a peremptory writ, if a writ has not already been issued.” Pursuant to S.Ct.Prac.R. X(5), we generally wait for a response before rendering this determination. But under S.Ct.Prac.R. XIV(4), a party may request emergency relief. Stern requests an expedited determination and the issuance of immediate alternative and peremptory writs, alleging that he faces additional citations for contempt, arrest, and…