State Ex Rel. Schaefer v. Board of County Commrs.

Relators are seeking a writ of mandamus commanding the respondent, Board of County Commissioners, to disregard all bids submitted for the construction of two incinerator plants. Relators allege that the plans and specifications prepared and distributed to contractors for bids are illegal. This matter is before the court on respondent’s demurrer to the petition on the grounds (1) that relators lack standing to sue, and (2) that the petition fails to state facts showing a cause of action. They allege that they are bringing this action as taxpayers under authority of Section 309.13, Revised Code.