Stafford v. County Court
West Virginia Supreme Court
Petition by John L. Stafford for a writ of mandamus to the county court of Mingo county and others. Peremptory writ awarded.
1Opinion of the Court
Brannon, President:
John L. Stafford and John A. Sheppard were candidates at the election 8th November, 1904, for the office of prosecuting attorney of Mingo county. A count by the canvassers of the returns of the election showed that Stafford had been elected and he was so declared. A recount was demanded by Sheppard. Pending the recount Stafford instituted a proceeding in the Supreme Court affecting such recount. And this Court awarded a mandmms directing the board of canvassers as to the manner and proceedure of such recount, commanding them to reconvene and recount the vote for said office…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Forest Coal Co. v. DoolittleWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1903
- Findley v. SmithWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1896
- Roberts v. PaulWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1901
- Hamilton v. Tucker County CourtWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1893
- Smith v. CutlerNew York Supreme Court · 1833
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3Cited by28 opinions
- State Ex Rel. Brotherton v. BlankenshipWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1973
- Wagoner v. GainerWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1981
- State ex rel. Staley v. County Court of Wayne CountyWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1952
- Evans v. CharlesWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1949
- Nelson v. NashWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1944
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