State ex rel. Rouch v. Eagle Tool & Machine Co.

In order for this court to issue a writ of mandamus, appellant must show that he has a clear legal right to the relief sought, and that the commission has a clear legal duty to provide such relief. See, e.g., State, ex rel. Pressley, v. Indus. Comm. (1967), 11 Ohio St. 2d 141 [40 O.O.2d 141]; State, ex rel. Elliott, v. Indus. Comm. (1986), 26 Ohio St. 3d 76. To show that a clear legal right to relief exists, appellant must demonstrate that the commission abused its discretion. See, e.g., State, ex rel. Hutton, v. Indus. Comm. (1972), 29 Ohio St. 2d 9 [58 O.O.2d 66]; Elliott, supra. This court…