State Ex Rel. Drienik v. Clifford

Relator filed a petition for writ of mandamus. He alleges Judge Crancer erroneously failed to transfer a case pending against him to the proper venue. In addition, he alleges Judge Clifford erroneously denied his petition for mandamus filed in St. Louis County. In that petition, relator sought relief identical to that sought from this court. Respondents have filed their suggestions in opposition to the issuance of the writ.

The facts and law are clear concerning the venue issue. In the interest of justice, as permitted by Rule 84.24, we dispense with a preliminary order, answer, further…