Ferguson v. Huggins

This suit is before us on motion for leave to file a petition for mandamus. Because of the importance of the matter involved, we set the motion down for hearing and notified the parties respondent, all of whom appeared and answered, both by written pleadings and oral arguments.

The petition for mandamus is presented by Mrs. Miriam A. Ferguson against the Chairman and Secretary and the members of the State Democratic Executive Committee. Mrs. Jane Y. McCallum, Secretary of State, in her official capacity, and Governor R. S. Sterling, in his private capacity as a candidate, were made parties…