Clark v. Deal (And Vice Versa)

Melton, Justice.

In this action, John Clark, Ivory Kenneth Dious, Francys Johnson, Jr., Henry C. Ficklin, and Darryl A. Momon (collectively referred to as “Clark”) contend that Amanda H. Mercier, Neis S.D. Peterson, and Brian M. Rickman have no right to hold office as judges on our Court of Appeals.1 Specifically, Clark contends that these new judges were improperly appointed by Governor Nathan Deal. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm the trial court’s denial of Clark’s petition for a writ of quo warranto.

1. The underlying facts of this case are not disputed. Effective on January 1,…