Heaslip v. Treen

SCHOTT, Judge.

Defendants, John S. Treen, Kenneth C. Hughes, and The Jefferson Parish Republican Qualification Committee, have appealed from a judgment in favor of plaintiff on his objection to the candidacy of Treen for Councilman, Districts 3 and 4, of the Parish of Jefferson. Plaintiff’s objection was on the basis that Treen did not have the residence requirements prescribed by the Home Rule Charter for Jefferson Parish.

The last day upon which these candidates could file notification of their intention to become such was August 7, 1975, and plaintiff’s suit was filed on August 18. Thus, the…