Keating v. St. John the Baptist Parish Democratic Executive Committee

Though I am constrained to concur with the conclusion reached by the majority because of the jurisprudence supporting their view, it appears that the better one is reflected by the language of our brothers of the First Circuit in the case of Lasseigne v. Martin, 202 So.2d 250, 256:

“[8] We hold, therefore, that under the clear, unambiguous terms of LSA-R.S. 18:381, the courts are vested with authority to entertain appeals to enforce all requirements and regulations of the Primary Election Law.

“For obvious reasons elections and all processes incidental thereto, including the nomination of party…