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Adams v. Wakefield

Court of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976)

Decided November 23, 1945PublishedCited by 6 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion of the Court by

Stanley, Commissioner

Affirming.

A local option election was held in the South Boston precinct of Jefferson County on February '5, 1945, which, resulted in 155 votes being cast for prohibition and 107 against, a majority of 48 votes. A contest filed by Robert E. Adams, a licensed dealer in intoxicating liquor in tbe precinct, pursued a leisurely course until submitted in this court on November 13th. The circuit court adjudged the contest not sustainable and declined to suspend the effectiveness of the election beyond August 13th, ten days after judgment, because the…

2Cases cited13 opinions

  1. Jackson v. BoltCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1942
  2. Goodwin v. AndersonCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1937
  3. Rogers v. CommonwealthCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1936
  4. Feld v. Prewitt, Sheriff of Montgomery Co.Court of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1938
  5. Karloftis v. Helton, SheriffCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1944

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3Cited by6 opinions

  1. Barger v. WardCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1966
  2. Ellis v. MeeksKentucky Supreme Court · 1997
  3. Harris v. CannonCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1946
  4. Stanley v. GoffCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1959
  5. Ligon v. BaileyCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1953

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