Simpson v. Dixon

OPALA, Justice.

In this original proceeding two issues are tendered for our consideration: (1) Is Art. 10, § 7 of the Oklahoma City Charter contrary to the statutory procedure for filing an election protest? and (2) Is protest time for municipal elections controlled by the *178state law that governs the issuance of a certificate of election? We take original cognizance of the case, answer the first question in the negative and the second in the affirmative, and deny the writs, leaving undisturbed the trial judge’s order.

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THE ANATOMY OF LITIGATION

Petitioner Sheila Simpson was initially determined…