Marr v. Thornton

On March 27, 1964 an initiative petition for a constitutional amendment to be referred to the people of the state was filed with the Secretary of State, and on April 8, 1964, the Attorney General returned the following ballot title therefor:

BALLOT TITLE

“‘RIGHT-TO-WORK’ CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.

PURPOSE: Prohibits requiring labor organization membership, payment of dues or approval to secure or hold a job. Provides for criminal penalties, damages, court injunctions for violations.”

The petitioners being dissatisfied with the ballot title provided by the Attorney General for the initiative…