State ex rel. Hardenburgh v. Judges of the First District Court

' The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Bermudez, C. J.

This is an application for a mandamus and for a prohibition.

The prayer for a mandamus is levelled at one of the defendant Judges, (Taylor) who, having recused himself as counsel in a suit before him, declines to appoint a lawyer to sit and try the'case in his place.

The demand for a prohibition is formed against the other defendant Judge, (Jones) to prevent him from taking cognizance of and determining the identical litigation.

The District Judges return, arguing that their respective course is justified by law.

The Constitution in force…