Hendricks v. Parker

Paul Ward, Associate Justice.

This litigation stems from a local option election in Ouachita County relating to the manufacture and sale of intoxicating beverages. There is no dispute as to the pertinent facts and the record contains no testimony.

Facts. The election, held on November 6, 1962, resulted in 4,604 votes against and 4,330 in favor of the manufacture and sale of intoxicating beverages. A recount showed different figures but did show 184 more votes against than in favor of the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages. In due time appellants (represented by their attorney) filed in…