George v. Jones

This is an election contest case brought pursuant to § 115.575, RSMo Cum.Supp. 2003, wherein appellant Robert E. George challenged the qualifications of respondent Samuel E. Jones to run for associate circuit judge of Lawrence County. At issue in this appeal is whether Jones “resided in” Lawrence County for a one-year period prior to the date of the election as required by § 478.320.6. 1 The trial court determined that, although Jones maintained a physical residence in Jackson County, he nevertheless had sufficient contacts with Lawrence County to qualify as a candidate. George brings three…