Vanmeter v. W. Va. Dept. of Motor Vehicles

NEELY, Justice.

This is an original mandamus proceeding. Petitioners seek to compel the respondent, the West Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), to return to them fees of twenty-five dollars ($25) which petitioners believe were improperly charged by respondent for the return of registration plates. Because we believe that respondent acted properly and within the statutory guidelines, we deny petitioners’ writ.

The West Virginia Legislature has adopted a law that requires every owner or registrant of a motor vehicle licensed in this state to maintain security against legal liability…