APODACA v. CHAVEZ

No. 18518.

788 P.2d 366 (1990)

109 N.M. 610

Melisendro F. APODACA, Contestant-Appellant, v. Raymond M. CHAVEZ, Contestee-Appellee.

Supreme Court of New Mexico.

March 7, 1990.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Hinkle, Cox, Eaton, Coffield & Hensley, Paul Kelly, Jr., Frank Bond, Santa Fe, for contestant-appellant.

Potter & Kelly, Earl W. Potter, Kenneth J. Cassutt, Santa Fe, for contestee-appellee.


OPINION

RANSOM, Justice.

Contestant Melisendro F. Apodaca appeals the decision of the trial court that upholds the election of Raymond M. Chavez to the Santa Fe County Board of County Commissioners. The case presents uncontested findings of fact that give meaningful depth to the application of residence requirements under the Constitution and statutes of New Mexico in determining qualifications of a candidate for political office; and the question before...

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