Etheridge v. Doughty

Plaintiff, Clayton L. Etheridge, brings this suit to have declared null the result of the primary election for sheriff of East Feliciana Parish held on November 1, 1975. To the petition, defendant-contestee, Arch V. Doughty, filed an exception of prescription, which was sustained and the suit dismissed. From that judgment, plaintiff-contestant has appealed.

The record shows that the election was held on November 1, 1975. On November 3, 1975, the Parish Board of Supervisors of Elections met and compiled the results of the election. These were entered on forms provided by the Secretary of State…