Opinion ID: 2273673
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 2

Heading: Transfer of the Writ Action

Text: Though this Court has decided to grant the motion to transfer, it is necessary to note that the decision to do so is limited to the unique circumstances presented by this case (including the fact that this Court previously implied that such transfer could be granted, and that both the Court of Appeals and this Court have previously reviewed the record in this case). Transfer is appropriate to correct any imprecise language from our prior decision and to set this case on the correct path as soon as possible. Any further time spent litigating about standing and jurisdiction in the appellate courts at this point will be wasted, since the indisputable prerequisite that a writ action can only be taken by a party that has a stake in the underlying action remains a hurdle for the Petitioners. Until the circuit court determines that the domain owners or registrants are properly before the court, no one has established standing to proceed on a writ action.