Pulaski County ex rel. Mears v. Adkisson

Prohibition is an extraordinary and discretionary writ to be used cautiously. Karraz v. Taylor, 259 Ark. 699, 535 S.W. 2d 840. it should be issued by this court only when a trial,‘'court is attempting to act when it clearly has no jurisdiction or authority or is about to act in excess of its jurisdiction. Midwest Lime Co. v. Independence County Chancery Court, 261 Ark. 695, 551 S.W. 2d 537. The party seeking the writ must be clearly entitled to it. Midwest Lime Co. v. Independence Chancery Court, supra. It is to be issued only in cases of pressing necessity. Harris Distributors v. Marlin, 220…