Akron Law Library Assn. v. Morgan

The Akron Law Library Association (“A.L.L.A.”) has brought this action against John R. Morgan, county executive, and the Summit County Council (hereinafter jointly referred to as “county”). A.L.L.A. seeks to compel the county to provide suitable rooms for the law library pursuant to R.C. 3375.49. The essential facts are not in dispute. The law library is currently located on the fourth floor of the Summit County Courthouse occupying 6,600 square feet and consisting of approximately 68,000 volumes of various materials.

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