Martin v. Youngblood

— This was an action by the appellant against appellee, to contest the election of Judge of the Second Judicial Circuit of the State of Indiana held on November 6,1934, and demanding a recount as provided by Ch. 242, Acts 1933 (§7428 Baldwin’s 1934). Appellant and appellee were the only candidates for the office.

The first question to determine is raised by appellee. He contends that Ch. 242, Acts 1933, p. 1098, gives the right of contest to district, county, township, and municipal offices, but does not apply to a circuit office, and hence the court has no jurisdiction to determine the…