Preisler v. Calcaterra

Action for declaratory judgment by Chairman of the City Central Committee of the Socialist Party on behalf of the Party and its members in the City of St. Louis and as a citizen, voter and taxpayer. A decree was sought declaring that the Socialist Party was entitled to have challengers and watchers at the polls in the City of St. Louis during general elections in which the Party participates; and that Section 118.510 (references are to R. S. 1949 unless otherwise specified), limiting such right to parties having representation on the Board of Election Commissioners, was unconstitutional. The…