Walton v. McDonald, SEC. of State

The only question in this case is whether the ballot title is sufficient. The majority hold that it is insufficient, and I do not agree in this conclusion.

In order to determine whether a ballot title is sufficient or not, it is important to inquire into the purpose of the ballot title. The majority opinion states: “Perhaps no set rule or formula can be announced as to what a valid title should contain, but it may be safely stated that if it shall identify the proposed act and fairly allege the general purposes thereof, it is sufficient.”

I think even under this rule announced by the majority…