Legal Opinion

South Union Township Election

Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas, Fayette County

Decided October 10, 1947No. 184Published

1Opinion of the Court

Morrow, J.,

— Contestant, Harry W. Brooks, was a candidate for nomination on the Democratic ticket for the office of road supervisor in South Union Township at the primary election held September 9, 1947. There were eight candidates with one to be nominated. This township is divided into three election districts. The returns from the three districts give Charles “Snub” Gavorcik the highest number of votes, his total being 396. Contestant received 389 votes, the next highest. A primary election contest was duly instituted by and on behalf of contestant Brooks. It is sought to have the vote in…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. West Mahanoy Township's Contested ElectionSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1917
  2. Cramer's Election CaseSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1915
  3. Eckert's ElectionSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1932
  4. Zerby v. SnareSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1884

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