Davis v. Chatman

Two seats were up for election in 2010 on the Highland Park School District Board of Education, one of which was held by plaintiff, Robert Davis. Plaintiff, with Debra J. Humphrey and defendant, Clifford Chatman, was one of seven candidates vying for the school board positions. When plaintiff finished in third place behind defendant, he sought and obtained a judgment granting a writ of quo warranto. As a consequence, defendant’s election victory was invalidated and plaintiff was placed into office. Defendant appeals as of right both the order granting plaintiff leave to file the complaint of…