Haggard v. Graham

Webb, Judge.

This election contest challenges the residency qualifications of the winner of the November 2, 1976 general election for chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Madison County.1 We have expedited this appeal because the appellant, Sammie A. Haggard, is holding over in office by virtue of an order restraining Graham, who was elected to the position, from taking office until the matter is determined by this court.

*4991. In regard to residency Haggard asserted that Graham had not lived in Madison County for the two-year period prior to his qualification and…