Lewis v. Conlee

Carleton Harris, Chief Justice.

On August 17, 1948, the City Council of Forrest City passed Ordinance No. 611, entitled, “An Ordinance fixing the time for the filing of referendum petitions as provided for by Amendment No. 7 to the Constitution of the State of Arkansas, and for regulating the procedure thereon.” Pertinent provisions of the Ordinance read as follows:

“SECTION 1. All referendum petitions under Amendment No. 7 to the Constitution of the State of Arkansas must be filed with the City Clerk within thirty days after the passage of the measure upon which the referendum is sought. ***

“SE…