Bumpus v. Thurnher

MEMORANDUM OPINION OF THE COURT

In this "Motion for Appropriate Relief in the Form of a Writ of Mandamus” filed in the above-entitled action, petitioner, an electrician’s mate third class, United States Coast Guard, avers that his request for the assignment of one Captain William Carter, an Army judge advocate, assigned to Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, as an individual military counsel at his pending trial by special court-martial was improperly forwarded by the respondent convening authority and improperly denied by the Commandant, United States Coast Guard.

A copy of the commandant’s action…