Reed v. Sloan

Opinion by

Judge Mencer,

In the municipal election of November 6, 1973, there were three candidates for two seats on the Court *572of Common Pleas of the 36th Judicial District (Beaver County). The candidates were Robert C. Reed, Joseph S. Walko, and H. Beryl Klein. Following the election, recount petitions were timely filed by Robert C. Reed and Joseph S. Walko. Both candidates involved in the recount stipulated that candidate Klein should be commissioned and assume office since he had received an undisputed majority of votes.

At the completion of recount proceedings and following an appeal to the…