State Ex Rel. Jividen v. Toledo Police Department

On May 2, 1996, relator, Michael Jividen, filed a complaint for writ of mandamus in which he requested that this court compel respondent, Toledo Police Department, to release to his mother certain items of personal property which he claims have been in respondent’s possession for the past six years. Respondent has answered, asserting various defenses, and requested that the complaint be dismissed. Relator filed a response in opposition to respondent’s motion to dismiss.

For a writ of mandamus to be issued, the relator must demonstrate that he has a clear legal right to the relief prayed for,…