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Van Zant v. State

Supreme Court of Indiana
Oct 31, 1951
101 N.E.2d 333 (Ind. 1951)

Opinion

No. 28,848.

Filed October 31, 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. Rules of the Supreme Court, 2-35.

Original action by Isaac Van Zant against the State of Indiana for a writ of mandate to compel certain action by the Posey Circuit Court.

Petition denied.

Isaac Van Zant, pro se.


The relator appearing pro se, files a verified petition for writ of mandate to compel certain action by the Posey Circuit Court. 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 333.


Summaries of

Van Zant v. State

Supreme Court of Indiana
Oct 31, 1951
101 N.E.2d 333 (Ind. 1951)
Case details for

Van Zant v. State

Case Details

Full title:VAN ZANT v. STATE OF INDIANA

Court:Supreme Court of Indiana

Date published: Oct 31, 1951

Citations

101 N.E.2d 333 (Ind. 1951)
101 N.E.2d 333