Greenwood v. Murphy

This was a proceeding begun in the County Court of Bureau County by the appellee for the purpose of setting aside and annulling the election of the appellant to the office of City Attorney in the city of Spring Valley in that county.

The petition alleges, that Spring Valley was incorporated under the general act for the incorporation of cities and villages; that on April 16, 1889, the annual election was held for the election of city officers for the year 1889 ; that, at that time, Murphy, the petitioner, was a resident and qualified voter of the city, and eligible to the office of city…