State ex rel. Brammer v. Hayes

Relator contends that the judgment of the Court of Appeals is absolutely void and of no effect, that a void judgment can be collaterally attacked, and that this mandamus proceeding is a proper procedure in making the collateral attack.

Mandamus is a writ, issued in the name of the state to an inferior tribunal, a corporation, board, or person, commanding the performance of an act which the law specially enjoins as a duty resulting from an office, trust, or station. Section 2731.01, Revised Code.

Relator in the instant case had an adequate remedy in the ordinary course of law by way of appeal to…