Fitzpatrick v. McAlister

This proceeding was begun in the district court to test the eligibility of Mr. M. E. Trapp to succeed lrimself in the office of Governor.

Mr. Trapp had theretofore filed his application with the State Election Board as a candidate for nomination for Governor, and plaintiff sought to enjoin said board from certifying Mr. Trapp’s name to the State Board of Affairs, and to enjoin the State Board of Affairs from having Mr. Trapp’s name printed as a candidate for Governor on the official ballots to be vo;ed at the forthcoming primary election to be held in August of this year.

The trial court denied…