Bell v. Faulkner

COLLARD, Judge,

Section A. — The first question in this case is, Was this a proceeding to contest an election, or a suit for the office? Judging from the form of the petition, the allegations, and the prayer, we think it was the latter.

The petition is addressed to the district judge. It alleges, that the petitioner, who is styled relator, was elected to the office of sheriff for the county of Waller- at the general election held in the county November 4,1890; that the certificate of election was issued to his competitor, K. H. Faulkner, who unlawfully holds the office and enjoys its emoluments…