744 So. 2d 202 - Hammett v. Knight’s Empirical Analysis

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1. “Change in domicile for purposes of qualifying for public office occurs when there is a change in actual residence accompanied by the intention to make the new residence the candidate's new establishment or home. Pattan v. Fields, 95 1936 (La.App. 1 Cir.1995); 669 So.2d 1233 [sic] ... Absent declaration to change domicile, proof of this intention depends upon circumstances; there is a presumption against change of domicile. Herpin v. Boudreaux, 98-306 (La.App. 3 Cir. 3/5/98) , 709 So.2d 269 , writ denied, 98-0578 (La.3/11/98), 712 So.2d 859 .”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 753 So. 2d 928 - Steinhardt v. Batt

2. “A person who meets the qualifications for the office he seeks may become a candidate and be voted on in a primary or general election if he qualifies as a candidate in the election. Except as otherwise provided by law, a candidate shall possess the qualifications for the office he seeks at the time he qualifies for that office. [emphasis added]”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 753 So. 2d 928 - Steinhardt v. Batt