Ferris v. Carlson

.Mr. Justice Garwood

delivered the opinion of the Court.

Relator Ferris, following an unsuccessful application for mandamus in the Court of Civil Appeals (314 S.W. 2d 295), seeks a similar writ here to compel the respondents, Dallas County Republican Party Executive Committee, its chairman and other officers, to place his name on the ballot for the forthcoming primary as a candidate for the Republican nomination for judge of the 101st District Court of Dallas County.

The relator’s corresponding application to the committee, admittedly filed in due time and due form, with payment of $100.00 by…