State ex rel. Smart v. McKinley

Since the November 4 general election is less than one week away, this proceeding was properly brought as an original action in this court. Under normal circumstances, an appellate process would last well past the election. Similarly, under normal circumstances, this court is extremely reluctant in entertaining an original action when there is an adequate remedy at law available. State, ex rel. Dormody, v. McClure (1977), 50 Ohio St. 2d 335; Transairco v. Common Pleas Court (1976), 45 Ohio St. 2d 27; State, ex rel. Peto, v. Thomas (1970), 24 Ohio St. 2d 38. But, as we stated in State, ex rel.…