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County counsel instructed to file motion to dismiss in American Mineral Research mandamus case

3410793 · May 20, 2025
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Summary

County legal counsel was directed without objection to proceed with a draft motion to dismiss a mandamus petition filed by American Mineral Research, counsel told the board the motion raises separation-of-powers defenses and other arguments.

The Josephine County Board of Commissioners instructed county legal counsel to file a motion to dismiss a petition filed by American Mineral Research, county counsel said. Counsel presented a draft motion and outlined that the petition seeks mandamus relief and that the county has legal arguments, including separation-of-powers concerns, supporting dismissal.

Counsel told the board the court could…

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