People Ex Rel. Duncan v. Beach

MOORE, Justice.

The uncontested facts of this case are as follows:

On 26 April 1973, the plaintiff-relator, Randy D. Duncan, was lawfully appointed to fill the office of Judge of the General Court of Justice, District Court Division, Twenty-Fifth Judicial District of the State of North Carolina. He held said office until 30 November 1974 when he was replaced in office by defendant, Benjamin H. Beach.

In the General Election of 5 November 1974, the plaintiff was the duly qualified nominee of the Republican Party for the office of District Court Judge, Twenty-Fifth Judicial District. The defendant…