Latham v. Molpus

Because the majority, incorrectly applies the existing law to the facts of this case, depriving the electorate of their choice in an election, I must respectfully dissent.

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Robert C. “Bob” Latham is entitled to be a candidate. Latham was qualified as a substitute candidate under Miss.Code Ann. § 23-15-317 (1990 rev.). Like Latham, the majority of the current candidates for the judiciary elections were qualified according to Mississippi law under Miss.Code Ann. § 23-15-971 (1990 rev.). The Secretary of State, in his brief, admits that Latham was a qualified candidate under the law existing in…