Court Opinion

ID: 9742896
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2023-08-26 21:22:16.616208+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T07:24:37.510820
License: Public Domain

MR. JUSTICE DOOLEY, dissenting: This proceeding has its genesis in our recent gubernatorial campaign. The majority opinion aptly describes the political nature of this case. That the litigation lost its vitality with the election is obvious from the proceedings before this court. Counsel representing both parties have waxed eloquent in their description of Michael J. Howlett the man, and Michael J. Howlett the long-time servant of the public with an admirable record for integrity and capability as a public official. It would seem rigor mortis overtook what issues there were in this case on election day, November 2, 1976. This cause ought to be interred. I would dismiss the proceedings as moot.