Utah State Democratic Committee v. Monson

This is an appeal from the denial of a petition filed by Michael T. Miller, Chairman of the Utah State Democratic Committee, and Henry A. Huish seeking an order directing David S. Monson, Lieutenant Governor of the State of Utah, (respondent) to accept a Declaration of Candidacy from Henry A. Huish as a candidate for the nomination of the Democratic Party for the office of Representative from the Third Congressional District of Utah. The petition was filed and the hearing thereon was held in the trial court pursuant to § 20 — 1— 11, U.C.A.1953.

As early as March 1, 1982, Henry A. Huish made…