Branton v. Haggerty

1 ¡.DOWNING, J.

Plaintiff, Charles N. Branton, filed suit challenging Bryan D. Haggerty’s and Vincent J. Lobello’s qualifications as candidates for the office of Judge of Slidell City Court. Plaintiff appeals the trial court’s dismissal of his petition. For the following reasons, we affirm.

DISCUSSION

Haggerty and Lobello sought to qualify in the special election called to fill the unexpired term of the Honorable Gary J. Dragon, Judge, Slidell City Court. Both men were admitted to the state bar on October 15, 1999. The primary election is scheduled for September 18, 2004, and the general…