Moorhead v. Government of the Virgin Islands

MEMORANDUM OPINION

Because this was a case of first impression and because of its importance to the community at large and the Court’s continuing desire to establish, with clarity, the law of this jurisdiction, it announced its intention at the conclusion of the trial to reduce its holding to writing as a supplement to its oral decision rendered from the bench. This memorandum opinion constitutes that writing.

The matter came before the Court on plaintiff’s petition and motion for a temporary restraining order and for declaratory relief with respect to plaintiff’s eligibility to hold office.…