Wiedenheft v. Frick

On April 24, 1942, appellant (hereinafter called contestant) filed with the city clerk of Davenport, Iowa, a statement of intention to contest election, stating that he and Ed Frick (hereinafter called incumbent):

‘1 * * * were candidates, on the Democratic and Republican tickets respectively, for the office of Mayor of Davenport, Iowa, at the City Election held in the City of Davenport, Iowa, on April 4, 1942. * * *

‘ ‘ That pursuant to law the said election returns were thereafter Oeeioially canvassed by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa at their regular Council…