Watson v. Koontz

OPINION

This matter is before this court on application of Harry M. Watson for a peremptory writ of mandate compelling John Koontz, as Secretary of State of the State of Nevada, to accept and file the petitioner’s declaration of candidacy for district judge of the Seventh judicial district court. Respondent has refused to accept the declaration for filing upon the ground that it has not been filed within the time provided by law. NRS 294.120 provides that “not less than 50 days prior to the primary” candidates shall file their declarations of candidacy. The primary election has been fixed by…