Caperton v. Thorpe

Contestants filed this suit challenging the conduct and result of an election held in Scurry County on April, 1, 1950, on the proposition of whether or not bonds should issue in the sum of $400,000.00 for the purpose of building and equipping a county hospital. At said election 837 voters favored the proposition and 603 were against it. Upon a trial judgment was entered sustaining said election. Contestants have appealed.

This suit was filed on May 9, 1950, and the answer of Contestees was filed on May 31, 1950. The Contestees excepted to Contestants’ petition. The exceptions were not…