29 Neb. 122 | Neb. | 1890
This is an application to this court for a mandamus to compel the respondent, who is the clerk of the district
The sole question discussed in the briefs of counsel was this, Did Vaughn’s request stay the decree? There is, however,. another question presented by the record, and that is, whether or not the supreme court has jurisdiction to issue a writ of mandamus to compel the clerk to issue an order of sale upon the decree. We are aware that this court, in the case of State, ex rel. Lucas, v. Thiele, 19 Neb., 220, granted a writ of mandamus in a case like the one at bar. The question, however, that we are now considering was not discussed or passed upon in that case, therefore it is not binding as an authority.
Section 646 of the Code provides “this writ (mandamus) may not issue in any case when there is a plain
It does not appear that there has been any application to or refusal by the district court to direct the respondent to issue the order of sale. Doubtless the respondent would promptly issue the writ if directed to do so by his court. This court will not issue a mandamus to control or direct a clerk of the district court in the discharge of his duties, where thei’e has been no refusal by the district court to give such direction. The application will, therefore, be dismissed.
Writ denied.