Edwards v. Williams

Sam Robinson, Associate Justice.

Appellant, Moore Edwards, and J. L. Williams were opposing candidates for the office of Committeeman of the Democratic Party for Cypress Township, Faulkner County, in the Democratic primary held July 26, 1960. They each received 64 votes. Williams was the incumbent committeeman and accordingly would hold office until his successor was certified as being elected.

Edwards filed this suit to contest the outcome of the election alleging that certain illegal votes were cast for Williams. A pleading designated “Answer and Cross Complaint” was filed by Williams denying…