State, Ex Rel. Moss v. Bd, Elections

By this original action in mandamus, relator, Bill Moss, seeks a writ ordering the respondent Franklin County Board of Elections (Board) to validate his nominating petition and to place him on the ballot as an independent candidate for State Representative for the 31st House District in the 1980 general election.

In accordance with the rules of this court, an election matter being involved, the matter has been expedited, and the parties have stipulated the evidence.

At the outset, there are two preliminary matters that must be disposed of. The first is a motion by relator to dismiss the…