Community Newspapers, Inc. v. Baker

Sognier, Chief Judge.

Community Newspapers, Inc., publisher of The White County News, the official organ for White County since 1976, brought this action for mandamus and injunctive relief against The Telegraph, Inc. and the White County Sheriff, Superior Court Clerk, and Probate Court Judge, challenging the decision to designate The Telegraph as the official organ. After reviewing the facts stipulated by the parties, the trial court denied the requested relief. Community Newspapers filed an appeal with the Supreme Court, which transferred the case to this court for disposition.

Appellee The…