Reed v. Conway

Judge Cammack

Affirming.

In the primary election for sheriff of Pike County in the August 6 election, Roy Conway received 4,232 votes, 'Moss Keesee received 3,717 votes, and L. D. Reed, 2,150. On August 15, Keesee filed a contest suit against Conway on the grounds that he had violated the provisions of KRS 123.050 by (1) spending in excess of $1,000 to secure his nomination, and (2) by corrupting and bribing voters to vote for him. In due time Conway filed an answer and counter-contest against Keesee. On August 20, within the 15 days allowed by KRS 122.020 for contesting the results of a…