Sawyer v. Hart
Michigan Supreme Court
Case-made after judgment from Huron; Beach, J. Quo warranto proceedings by Albert Sawyer against George Hart to try the title to the office of treasurer of Chandler township, Huron county. Judgment for defendant. Plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtSteere, J.
At the annual township election held on April 3, 1916, in the township of Chandler, Huron county, there was but one ticket upon the official ballot. This contained the names of nominated candidates for the respective township offices. The name of Albert Sawyer, plaintiff and appellant herein, was printed upon said ballot as the regular candidate for township treasurer. Defendant Hart was also a candidate for the same office, and ran upon printed slips reading, “For Treasurer, George Hart.” The election inspectors who canvassed the votes on closing the polls found that Sawyer was elected…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- People ex rel. Williams v. CicottMichigan Supreme Court · 1868
- Attorney General ex rel. Scott v. GlaserMichigan Supreme Court · 1894
- Attorney General ex rel. Scott v. GlaserMichigan Supreme Court · 1895
- Johnson v. Board of CanvassersMichigan Supreme Court · 1894
- People ex rel. Oatman v. FoxMichigan Supreme Court · 1897
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