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Barker v. Cook

Supreme Court of Georgia
Jan 4, 1979
242 Ga. 780 (Ga. 1979)

Opinion

34091.

ARGUED OCTOBER 10, 1978.

DECIDED JANUARY 4, 1979.

Injunction. Cobb Superior Court. Before Judge Bullard.

Dupree Staples, Hylton B. Dupree, Jr., Barry Staples, for appellant.

Alston, Miller Gaines, Oscar N. Persons, for appellee.


James Kirk Barker sought an order enjoining Rodney Cook from offering as a candidate for the office of governor. On July 24, 1978, the trial court denied all relief sought. Appellant filed his notice of appeal on August 2, 1978. The primary which appellant sought to have appellee enjoined from entering was held on August 8, 1978. Appellee was nominated as candidate for governor by the Republican Party of Georgia but was unsuccessful in the general election. Since all issues raised by appellant relate to whether or not appellee was qualified to seek the office of governor, the appeal is moot.

Appeal dismissed. All the Justices concur.


ARGUED OCTOBER 10, 1978 — DECIDED JANUARY 4, 1979.


Summaries of

Barker v. Cook

Supreme Court of Georgia
Jan 4, 1979
242 Ga. 780 (Ga. 1979)
Case details for

Barker v. Cook

Case Details

Full title:BARKER v. COOK

Court:Supreme Court of Georgia

Date published: Jan 4, 1979

Citations

242 Ga. 780 (Ga. 1979)
251 S.E.2d 553

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