Columbia County v. Sande

This appeal arises out of two consolidated cases concerning a dispute between Columbia County and Doug and Marlene Sande over the lawfulness of the Sandes’ use and occupancy of a horse stable and arena. In the first case, the county sued to enjoin the Sandes from occupying the stable and arena until they obtained a building permit and certificate of occupancy. The Sandes counterclaimed, alleging negligence and abuse of process. In the second case, the Sandes petitioned for a writ of mandamus requiring the county to issue the building permit and certificate of occupancy. The trial court…