Perez v. Cognevich

I concur in the decree, and also in the opinion, as far as it goes; but there are some things into which the opinion does not go, and into which I think it well to enter.

I

When the case was first under consideration I entertained serious doubts as to the jurisdiction of this court. It is true that the primary law, Act 97 of 1922, section 27, pp. 196, 197, declares that—

“In elections held under the provisions of this act all contests shall be made before the courts of the state, as herein prescribed, which are hereby fully vested with the necessary power, authority, and jurisdiction to hear,…