Johnson v. Munger

Frank Holt, Justice.

The only issue on appeal is whether there was sufficient compliance with the notice requirement of § 19.2 of the Little Rock City Code to allow a proposed initiated measure, Lifeline Electric Rates Ordinance, to be placed on the November 2, 1976, ballot. The chancellor held there was a substantial compliance with the publication requirements. However, the court felt constrained to hold the publication was insufficient because, when enforcement of election laws is sought befpre the election, a strict compliance is mandatory. Consequently, the measure should be removed from…