Hatfield v. Board of Canvassers of Mingo Co.

Lively, PRESIDENT:

Tbe two cases involve tbe same questions and will be disposed of together. Hatfield was Republican candidate for sheriff, and Stepp Republican candidate for assessor at tbe recent general election November 4, 1924, in tbe County of Mingo. Bishop was tbe Democratic candidate for sheriff and Chafin democratic candidate for 'assessor. These were tbe sole candidates for tbe offices named.

The County Court sitting as a hoard of canvassers found from the face of the election returns that Bishop had received 5,520 votes for sheriff and Hatfield had received 5,500, a majority of 20…