State, Ex Rel. Slaby v. Summit County Council

These cases, which have been consolidated for the purpose of argument and disposition, are actions in mandamus brought by the judges of the court of common pleas and the prosecuting attorney. The relators seek orders compelling the Summit County Council (“County Council”) to appropriate funds reasonable and necessary for their respective operations. For the reasons set forth herein, we grant each writ.

The matters have been submitted to us on agreed stipulations of facts. Thus, the questions presented are ones of law and not disputes of fact.

Before discussing the issues raised, it is just as…