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Cole v. Baker

Supreme Court of Indiana
Dec 6, 1951
101 N.E.2d 925 (Ind. 1951)

Opinion

No. 28,860.

Filed December 6, 1951.

MANDAMUS — Jurisdiction, Proceedings and Relief — Petition — Form, Requisites and Sufficiency — Failure To Set Forth Pleadings, Orders and Entries — Petition Insufficient. — In an original mandamus action seeking relief relative to a proceeding in an inferior court, a petition is insufficient which fails to set out, or have attached thereto as exhibits, certified copies of all pleadings, orders and entries pertaining to the subject matter in the lower court and the issuance of the writ of mandamus will be denied. Rules of the Supreme Court, 2-35.

Original action by Thomas W. Cole against Robert S. Baker, Judge of the LaPorte County Superior Court, for an alternative writ of mandamus. Petition denied.

Thomas W. Cole, pro se.


The relator, appearing pro se., files what he designates as a verified petition for an alternative writ of mandate to compel certain action by the respondent judge.

The relief sought relates to a proceeding in an inferior court, but wholly fails to comply with the requirements of Rule 2-35.

The issuance of the writ is denied.

NOTE. — Reported in 101 N.E.2d 925.


Summaries of

Cole v. Baker

Supreme Court of Indiana
Dec 6, 1951
101 N.E.2d 925 (Ind. 1951)
Case details for

Cole v. Baker

Case Details

Full title:COLE v. BAKER, JUDGE

Court:Supreme Court of Indiana

Date published: Dec 6, 1951

Citations

101 N.E.2d 925 (Ind. 1951)
101 N.E.2d 925

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