State Ex Rel. Mason v. Roberts

James E. Mason appeals the Kanawha County Circuit Court’s denial of his petition for a writ of mandamus compelling the appellee Motor Vehicles Commissioner to reinstate his driver’s license. The appellant had contended that the suspension of his license was unlawful and deprived him of due process because he was not properly notified of the suspension or provided with a hearing. In denying the writ, the circuit court held that the suspension was proper, and that any failure by the department to provide written notice of the suspension was due to the appellant’s failure to notify them of his…