TERRE HAUTE — The Kevin Burke v. Duke Bennett case is set to continue at 10:05 a.m. Thursday, May 28, with an oral argument in the Indiana Supreme Court in Indianapolis.
The oral argument is open to the public in the court room on the third floor of the State House.
Case background:
The 2007 general election resulted in Bennett receiving more votes than Burke for the office of mayor of Terre Haute. Burke then filed an election contest, claiming that Bennett was ineligible to run for or assume that office, but the Vigo Circuit Court rejected Burke’s contest and declared Bennett eligible to assume the office. Later, the Court of Appeals reversed and held that Bennett should be disqualified, the office of mayor should be vacant, and a special election is required. The Supreme Court has granted petitions to transfer and has assumed jurisdiction over the appeal.
The argument will be Webcast live.
