Schildhaus v. Justices of Court of Special Sessions

In this matter the petitioner seeks a writ of prohibition against respondents, the Justices of the Court of Special Sessions, to prevent them from hearing or determining five proceedings now pending in that court. Unfortunately, a difference arose between the offices of the Attorney-General and the Corporation Counsel as to which was the proper person to represent the respondents. Each claimed that the duty devolved upon the other. Apparently the latter has now undertaken the defense. So far he has challenged the service and has requested time to answer or move in respect to the petition. As…