Barnes v. Ladner

This case is before us on appeal by E. L. Barnes and others, petitioners, from a judgment of the Circuit Court of the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi, sustaining a general demurrer to the appellants ’ petition asking that a writ of prohibition be issued restraining and prohibiting Heber Ladner, Secretary of State, from taking any steps or other proceedings in connection with the issuance of a proclamation certifying the results of the special election held on June 7, 1960, at which there was submitted to the qualified electors of the state for ratification or rejection…