Higgins v. Gray

MORIARTY, C.

This is an appeal from a judgment entered in an election contest. At the annual city election held in the city of Springfield, S. D., on April 30, 1928, the parties to this appeal were the only candidates for the office of mayor of that city for the ensuing two years.

After the election the city canvassing board issued its certificate of election to L. A. Gray. This certificate was based upon a return to the effect that Gray 'had received 143 votes and Higgins had received 141 votes for the office of mayor. Higgins initiated contest proceedings, and a recount was had in circuit…