132 Ala. 62 | Ala. | 1902
Lead Opinion
— The appeal in this case is taken from the order of the judge réfusing the petition of mandamus. It appears from the record that the. appellees,’ Walker
The writ of mandamus is an extraordinary remedy, and as a general rule can only be resorted to in the absence of other legal remedies, and can .never be resorted to where the party seeking the same may obtain relief by an appeal. Again, it may be laid down as a universal rule, that all courts have control of their processes, and of their officers whose -duty it is to issue process, or to perform other clerical duties in-the administration of the law in said courts'. We think there can be no doubt that it was -clearly within the power and control of the circuit court, upon a motion made
Let tbe judgment be affirmed.
Dissenting Opinion
dissenting, is of the opinion that tbe petitioner is entitled to tire remedy sought.