State ex rel. Kansas City Trailer Sales, Inc. v. Kansas City

SHANGLER, Presiding Judge.

This action in mandamus seeks to compel the City of Kansas City to issue a water connection permit to the relator for business property within the municipality. The City concedes a proper application by the relator but contends the refusal of the permit was a proper exercise of discretion by the Water Director on the authority of Water Department Regulations. The peremptory writ of the trial court ordered issuance of the permit, and the City appeals.

The relator Kansas City Trailer Sales, Inc. [Trailer Sales] sells, services and stores recreational vehicles and motor…