Supreme Court of Arkansas

Peterson v. Jefferson Cnty. Cir. Ct.

May 15, 20142014 Ark. 228

Summary

The court affirmed dismissal of Peterson’s declaratory-judgment petition because the claims were barred by judicial immunity and because declaratory relief could not be used to collaterally attack prior rulings. Peterson also failed to establish due-process or equal-protection violations, and the record did not show that the special judge lacked authority to decide the petition.