Bates v. Orr

Paul Ward, Associate Justice.

This litigation stems from the consolidation of two school districts in Sharp County. Presently set out is a summary statement of the pertinent facts involved.

On December 4, 1962 the electors of Hardy School District No. 38 and Ash Flat School District No. 4 approved (by a vote of more than four to one) the consolidation of said school districts into one district to be known as Highland School District No. 42. This proceeding was had under Act 125 of 1961, being Ark. Stats. §§ 80-446 et seq. The ballots used in both districts were identical except that the ballots…