Beck v. Cousins

This is an action in equity involving an election contest. On November 3, 1959, a municipal election was held in the town of Fayette, in Fayette County. R. E. Cousins had filed for mayor in accordance with statutory provision and his name appeared in printed form on the ballot. Approximately three weeks before the election Jack Beck announced as a write-in candidate for the same office. After the election, the election officials declared Mr. Cousins elected. Mr. Beck filed contest, in accordance with statute. After counting the ballots and ruling on some contested ballots the contest board…