Logic v. City of South Milwaukee Board of Canvassers

¶ 1. James Logic, a candidate for mayor of the City of South Milwaukee in the April 6, 2004, election, appeals the circuit court's dismissal of his action contesting a recount by the City of South Milwaukee Board of Canvassers. The circuit court held that Logic's failure to serve his notice of appeal on the other and, according to the Board of Canvassers, successful, mayoral candidate meant that the court had no jurisdiction over the appeal. We affirm.1

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¶ 2. Both Logic and the then incumbent, David Kieck, ran for mayor of South Milwaukee. The initial tally had them tied at 2,783 votes apiece.…