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THE STATE, EX REL. KAY v. LAUSCHE, GOVERNOR.

Elections — State Senator and Representatives — Special election to fill vacancies — Time fixed by Governor discretionary — Exercise of discretion not subject to judicial control — Mandamus.

Per Curiam.

The respondent has performed his mandatory duty by ordering that a special election be held and by setting a time therefor. The time for holding such election is discretionary with the Governor, and that discretion is not subject to judicial control in the absence of an abuse thereof. State, ex rel. Armstrong, v. Davey, Governor, 130 Ohio St. 160, 198 N.E. 180.

The motion for judgment is allowed and a writ is denied.

Writ denied.

WEYGANDT, C.J., MIDDLETON, TAFT, HART, ZIMMERMAN, STEWART and LAMNECK, JJ., concur.

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THE STATE EX REL., KAY v. LAUSCHE, GOVERNOR
(Mar 10, 1954)