State ex rel. Director of Revenue v. Pennoyer

Relator filed a petition for writ of prohibition. She alleges respondent was without jurisdiction to grant restricted driving privileges to Earl Keith Byington during the pen-dency of Byington’s appeal of the suspension of his driving privileges. Respondent has filed his suggestions in opposition to the issuance of the writ.

The facts and law are clear. In the interest of justice, as permitted by Rule 84.24, we dispense with a preliminary order, answer, further briefing and oral argument, and issue a peremptory writ of prohibition.

In the early morning hours of December 18, 1996, Byington was…