DeShazo v. Davis

George W. DeShazo, invoking the original jurisdiction of this court, has filed his petition praying that a writ of mandamus may be issued directed to D. S. Davis requiring him to turn over the office of treasurer of Henry county and all property. appertaining thereto to DeShazo. The case is submitted upon the petition and answer thereto.

The petition alleges the following facts:

At the regular November election, 1931, held for the election of a treasurer of Henry county, Virginia, D. S. Davis, the incumbent, George W. DeShazo and J. Ben Davis were candidates. At this election, George W.…