Henderson v. Murray

Introduction

Yolonda Fountain Henderson (Appellant) appeals from the trial court’s judg*148ment in favor of Dennis J. Murray (Respondent) on Appellant’s Petition to Contest the Qualifications of Candidate for Jennings City Council. We affirm.

Factual and Procedural Background

Appellant is a candidate for election to the City of Jennings City Council, Ward 1. Respondent is presently the City Councilman for Ward 1 of Jennings and has been since April 2000. Respondent is a candidate for reelection and hence is Appellant’s opponent. The general municipal election is scheduled for April 2, 2002.

The City…