State ex rel. Gareau v. Stillman

The controversy in this case revolves around the meaning of the phrase “calendar year” as used in Section 3513.191, Revised Code.

It is relator’s contention that such phrase has a well-defined and customary meaning of from January 1 to December 31.

Respondents urge that such phrase merely means the passage of 365 days. Respondents argue that a liberal construction should be given to such phrase to enable persons to become candidates for public office.

It is a fundamental principle of statutory construction that words in a statute should be construed in their ordinary and natural meaning, and be…