Carter v. Reamey

Ed. F. McFaddin, Associate Justice.

This is a mandamus action brought by appellant, Carter, against appellees, Beamey et al. Prom a judgment of the Circuit Court denying the prayed relief, there is this appeal, which necessitates a decision as to the validity of Act No. 359 of the General Assembly of 1957, captioned:

“An Act Granting and Empowering Counties and Municipalities to Hold Certain Types of Elections Under Amendment Number Seven to the Constitution of the State of Arkansas and the Enabling Acts Pertaining Thereto; and for Other Purposes.”

Ashley County is a “dry” County — the sale of…