Lueck v. Teuton

I concur with the majority that movant Robert W. Lueck lacks standing to pursue quo warranto in this matter. Likewise, I agree that the constitutional appointment-term issue raised by Lueck nonetheless warrants this court’s immediate attention. From the majority’s analysis thereof, however, I must dissent.

In reaching its conclusion that Article 6, Section 20(2) of the Nevada Constitution mandates the expiration of an appointed judge’s term after the general election most immediately following the appointment, the majority accurately describes the history of that ambiguous provision. But…