Walter Laev, Inc. v. Karns

The issues on this appeal are: (1) Is mandamus an available remedy to review the action of the administrator in refusing to issue a certificate of title; and (2) on denial of the motion to quash the alternative writ, should the court have allowed a return to be filed?

Availability of Mandamus.

The appellant contends that under secs. 342.06 (1) (e), 342.11 (3), 342.17 (1), and 342.18 (2), Stats., an applicant for a certificate of title, after an involuntary transfer, must present the following information:(1) The old certificate of title, if available;(2) a fee of $1;(3) an application on the…