Blaine v. McSpadden

This expedited appeal is brought pursuant to A.R.S. § 16-306 by Michael E. Blaine, candidate for the office of Justice, of the Peace, Tempe Precinct, Maricopa County, Arizona. Affirmed.

The facts upon which this appeal is based establish that on July 12, 1974, appellant, Michael E. Blaine, filed nomination petitions containing 292 signatures for the office of Justice of the Peace of Tempe Precinct with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Maricopa County subject to the Democratic Primary Election to be held on September 10, 1974. On July 19, Charlotte McSpadden filed an action chai lenging…