Cave v. Conrad

The appellant and appellee were nominated by their respective political parties at the May primary election of 1938 for the office of trustee of Columbia Township in Dubois County. At the time of the nomination the appellant was the incumbent of that office. Their names were placed upon the official ballot at the following November election as opposing candidates for trustee of that township. The canvassing board certified that the appellant received 256 votes and the appellee received 268 votes. Accordingly a certificate of election was issued to appellee, and he qualified by taking the oath…