State ex rel. Dow Chemical Co. v. Court of Common Pleas

The issue presented herein is whether a writ of prohibition should issue to prevent appellee from enforcing his September 21, 1982 order. It is well-settled that in order for prohibition to lie, three requirements must be satisfied: “(1) the court or officer against whom it is sought is about to exercise judicial or quasi-judicial power; (2) the exercise of such power is unauthorized by law; and (3) it will result in injury for which no other adequate remedy exists.” Ohio Bell v. Ferguson (1980), 61 Ohio St. 2d 74, 76 [15 O.O.3d 117]. See, also, State, ex rel. Henry, v. Britt (1981), 67 Ohio…