JURISDICTION — Election Petitions — Governorship Tenure Expiration — Effect on Pending Appeals

This principle establishes that litigation against the office of a governor is only viable during the four-year term, and any claim to the office abates upon expiration of the term. The principle applies in governorship election petitions. It ensures that claims are pursued within the tenure. The principle reflects the temporal limitation of the office. It prevents claims after the term expires. The court must dismiss abated claims. The principle provides guidance on election petitions.