Martin v. Ellisor

Ness, Justice:

The issue is whether the petitioner-respondent may demand a copy of a computer tape, which contains the names and addresses of all registered electors, from the Executive Director of the South Carolina Election Commission. The •respondent relies upon S. C. Code § 23-31 (1974 Cum. Supp.), which sets forth the duties of the Election Commission and its Executive Director, and S. C. Code § 1-20 *379et seq. (1974 Cum. Supp.), the Freedom of Information Act.'

The trial judge held the statutes supported the petitioner’s claim. We affirm the judgment of the trial court and hold •the…