Hatfield v. Greco

This action was instituted under the provisions of RCW 29.04.030 to challenge the right of one Joseph Stortini to be a candidate for the office of County Commissioner for the Second Commissioner District of Pierce County. The basis for the challenge was the contention that Stortini was in fact not a bona fide resident of the Second Commissioner District.

The plaintiffs are electors; however, plaintiff Lewis Hatfield was stricken by the trial court for the reason he was not a resident within the Second Commissioner District. Thereafter, Bobby Powell was the only plaintiff. Defendant is the…