Magnus v. Carr

I agree with stmajority ice, trial court and this court are without jurisdiction under the facts of this case to review Appellant Jim Magnus’s qualifications as a legislator. Pursuant to Article 5, § 11, of the Arkansas Constitution, the issue whether Magnus is required to reside in the district from where he was elected is a matter to be determined exclusively by the House of Representatives. Therefore, I agree with the majority that the trial court erred in restraining Magnus from voting or otherwise participating in any legislative session that may be called during the remainder of his…