Cunningham v. Kumalae

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

PETERS, J.

Separate proceedings in mandamus were brought by petitioners to compel the county clerk of Hawaii county to place their names on the county ballot of the general election for county offices to be held in the County of Hawaii on November 8, 1938. The alternative writs are the same in both cases with the exception of the number of precincts involved in alleged irregularities. Pursuant to stipulations of the parties, the cases were consolidated in the lower court and in this court.

The primary election of candidates for office at the general election had been held…