Hanna v. Eiland

By JUDGE ROSCOE B. STEPHENSON, JR.

The petitioners, Howard M. Hanna and Mary E. Hanna, pray for the issuance of a writ of mandamus against the respondents requiring them to bring suit to enforce the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Staunton. The respondents consist of the members of the City Planning Commission, the members of the City Council, the City Manager, the City Building Official and five property owners, namely: David W. Brown, Inc., Theodore G. Osborne, Louise W. Osborne, John W. Barnard and Mary O. Barnard (referred to as "the owners").

Petitioners allege that the owners have failed…