Swanson v. Prout

Judging from what is designated as a record filed herein, it is a fair guess that on the 7th of April, 1953, a document entitled “Statement of Intention to Contest Election” was filed in the county court of Summit county, Colorado. The contestor, as designated plaintiff, named plaintiffs in error, who were members of the school board of District No. 9, Summit county, as defendants, or contestees. Upon the filing thereof, a summons was issued under the hand of the judge of the county court, directing defendants, or contestees, to answer the statement within ten days from the date of the…