Williams v. Hensley

KAROHL, Judge.

This expedited appeal involves an election contest filed by candidate Lottie M. Williams. Candidate Williams is opposing candidate Robert L. Hensley for the office of Mayor of Velda City, a fourth class city. The election is scheduled for April 1, 1997. The trial court found candidate Hensley was not disqualified and denied relief. We have jurisdiction. Section 115.597 RSMo 1994.

Candidate Williams petitioned for an order declaring candidate Hensley not qualified to seek or hold the office of Mayor of Velda City. She alleged candidate Hensley owned two parcels of land within the…