People ex rel. Artis v. Rann
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Cass; Des Voignes (L. Burget), J. Quo warranto proceedings by the people of the State of Michigan, on the relation of Mathew T. Artis, against John W. Rann to try the title to the office of supervisor of Calvin township. Judgment for defendant. Plaintiff brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtClark, J.
At the April, 1921, election, the parties were rival candidates for the office of supervisor. The inspectors of election determined and certified the election of plaintiff, who then qualified. Defendant filed with the township clerk a petition for a recount, and paid therewith the statutory sum of $10. The township clerk, on April 9th, convened the township board for the recounting of the ballots. Following the recount by the township board, defendant was declared elected. He qualified and took the office. Plaintiff brought quo warranto. Defendant had judgment, and plaintiff presents here…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Miner v. BeurmannMichigan Supreme Court · 1911