Infinger v. Edwards

Ness, Justice:

These two cases were consolidated at oral arguments for a single determination. Although both cases involve interpretations of the Home Rule Act, 1 the issues presented are otherwise diverse, dictating an independent treatment of each action.

I. Infinger, et al. v. Edwards, et al.

This case arises out of the following stipulated facts. Late in 1975, petitions were first circulated calling for a referendum as to the method of election and form of government for Charleston County pursuant to the Home Rule Act. Section 14-3701 (a), Code of Laws (1975 Cum. Supp.). Thereafter the…