Legal Opinion · Dissent

Martin v. Hefley

Supreme Court of Arkansas

Decided March 8, 1976No. 75-276Published

1DissentJohn A. Fogleman, Justice

I concur in all of the majority opinion except that part relating to the vote of William Braden. My disagreement is based upon appellant’s argument, which is totally disregarded by the majority. In my opinion, it is valid, and I cannot understand why it does not dictate a different result. Appellant argues that a voter cannot be disfranchised solely by the reason of irregularities or improper action of election officials.

William Braden complied with the absentee voting requirements as fully as he could, given the situation resulting from the action or inaction of the county board of election…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Jones v. StateIndiana Supreme Court · 1899
  2. Henderson v. GladishSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1939
  3. Orr v. CarpenterSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1953
  4. Bingamin v. City of Eureka SpringsSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1966
  5. Letchworth v. FlinnSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1913

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