State ex rel. Mennemeyer v. Lincoln Cnty.

Philip M. Hess, Judge *370Introduction

This case arises from a dispute between the Honorable Chris Kunza-Mennemeyer, the Presiding Judge of the 45th Judicial Circuit (the "Presiding Judge") and Lincoln County (the "County") over the salary of the Juvenile Officer's attorney. The Presiding Judge appeals the trial court's judgment dismissing her writ of mandamus against the County, refusing her request for attorney fees, and denying her motion to disqualify the trial judge. We affirm in part and reverse in part.

Factual Background

The County and the Presiding Judge have a dysfunctional relationship.…