Gold Bar Citizens for Good Government v. Whalen

Appellants, Gold Bar Citizens for Good Government and Betty Marshall, seek review of a trial order excluding evidence of voting irregularity. The case presents an issue of first impression concerning the proper interpretation of those election statutes which pertain to voting by nonresidents. We hold that the trial judge erred in granting respondent's motion in limine. We reverse and remand for action consistent with this opinion.

The case arises from the following facts:

On November 3, 1981, a general election was conducted *726in Gold Bar, Washington. The election was held to select a mayor and…