Matthews v. Stephens

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Miller

— Affirming.

The appellant Matthews, the appellee Stevens, and four others were candidates for the nomination of coroner *144of Kenton county, in the Democratic primary election held on August 4, 1917; and, appellee having received á plurality of all the votes east, the certificate of nomination was awarded him on September 14, 1917. On September 18,1917, Matthews filed this petition in equity which is styled “Contest for Democratic nomination for coroner,” and “Petition in Equity,” seeking to annul Stephens’ nomination certificate, and to enjoin the county court…