Bell v. Eagerton

Fred Bell appeals the judgment of the trial court disqualifying Bell as a candidate for Lowndes County district court judge and enjoining the appropriate election officials from including Bell as a candidate for that office in the November 7, 2000, general election. This appeal must be dismissed as moot.

On June 29, 2000, the Reform Party of Alabama certified Bell as the Reform Party candidate for Lowndes County district court judge in the then upcoming general election. On August 11, 2000, the Alabama Secretary of State certified Bell as the Reform Party of Alabama candidate for that office…