Deeds v. Lindsey

McHUGH, Chief Justice:

This case is before this Court upon questions certified by order of the Circuit Court of Greenbrier County. The proceedings below involved a mandamus action filed by the appellee to compel the appellants to grant him a leave of absence to run for sheriff, and if his pursuit of the office was unsuccessful, to reinstate him to his previous classification with full restoration of benefits and rank. This Court has before it the petition for appeal, all matters of record and the briefs of counsel.

The appellants, the defendants below, are Albert Lindsey, Sheriff of Greenbrier…