State Ex Rel. Griffin v. Smith

This is an original proceeding in prohibition instituted here by relator, Melvin E. Griffin, who became Prosecuting Attorney of Clinton County, Missouri, on January 1, 1953. The proceeding challenges the jurisdiction .of respondent, the Honorable Duval Smith, .Special, and Acting. Judge of the Circuit Court of Andrew County, Missouri, to proceed fur.th.er in a certain criminal cause now. before, respondent as. such judge in said circuit .court. There is here sought the determination of the fundamental question of .whether a prosecuting attorney, without, the. leave or permission of the…