Horning v. Board of Canvassers of Saginaw Co.
Michigan Supreme Court
Certiorari to Saginaw; Wilber and Snow, JJ. Mandamus by Washburn Horning to compel the board of canvassers of Saginaw county to count certain ballots rejected by it as invalid. From an order granting the writ, respondent brings certiorari.
1Opinion of the CourtMoore, J.
The relator, Washburn Horning, and James Creen, were rival candidates for the office of county treasurer of Saginaw county. Upon the face of the returns, Mr. Horning had 101 majority. Mr. Creen petitioned the board of county canvassers for a recount in a number of voting precincts, among which was the township of Chesaning. The recount was granted. The only question involved is whether a proper disposition was made of the votes of that township. The returns from Chesaning show that 346 votes were cast for Mr. Horning, and 123 for Mr. Creen. Upon the recount by the board of canvassers, 174…
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