English v. Dickey

The appellant and the appellee were opposing candidates for the office of sheriff of Decatur county, at the general election in November, 1890. The board of canvassers declared the appellee elected, and thereupon the appellant instituted this proceeding to contest the election. The necessary preliminary steps having been taken, the auditor of the county issued and caused to be served on the board of county .commissioners a notice convening them in special session on the 4th day of December, 1890, to try such proceeding, and also issued and caused the service on the contestee of notice, as…