Ramey v. Woodward

Mississippi Supreme Court
Ramey v. Woodward, 90 Miss. 777 (Miss. 1907)
44 So. 769
Mayes

Ramey v. Woodward

Opinion of the Court

Mayes, J.,

delivered the opinion of the court.

There is no provision in the law for the courts to entertain contests between rival candidates of a particular political party, and determine for that party which of the candidates shall be declared its nominee. Under the primary election law of this state, this right is wisely committed to the constituted authorities of the party itself, and their determination of it is final and conclusive. The only contests that the courts can entertain are those originating under general election laws.

Affirmed.

Reference

Full Case Name
James O. Ramey v. William W. Woodward
Cited By
10 cases
Status
Published
Syllabus
Primary Elections. Contests. Courts. Jurisdiction. In the absence of a statutory grant of jurisdiction in such cases the courts will not hear and determine contested political party primary election eases, although such elections are provided for and sought to he regulated by law.