Goodman v. Clerk of the Circuit Court

The issue presented in this case is whether the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County should be compelled to administer the oath of office to William J. Goodman as a member of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (Commission). The Circuit Court for Prince George’s County dismissed Goodman’s suit requesting a writ of mandamus to issue compelling said action on the ground that Goodman’s appointment by the County Executive was invalid and of no legal effect. Goodman appealed to the Court of Special Appeals; however, we granted certiorari prior to…