Thornton v. Alford

Ness, Justice:

This appeal is from an order adjudging appellant Alford in contempt for violating a temporary injunction procured ex parte by respondent Thornton. Believing the lower court’s action was replete with error, we reverse.

Respondent asserted appellant violated § 7-25-120, Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976), by impersonating voters and voting in their behalf in the 1978 Georgetown County Democratic Primary. On the basis of a petition setting forth only this fact, respondent procured an ex parte order restraining appellant from participating in the election in any way other than…