Pease v. Ballou
Supreme Judicial Court of Maine
In equity. On appeal by plaintiff. Proceedings by the plaintiff "as in equity,” under the provisions of Revised Statutes, chapter 6, sections 70 to 74 to determine his right to the office of sheriff of the county of Sagadahoc. An answer was filed by the defendant. The matter was heard by the Justice of the first instance who found and decreed that the defendant was entitled by law to the said office of sheriff.
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In equity. On appeal by plaintiff. Proceedings by the plaintiff "as in equity,” under the provisions of Revised Statutes, chapter 6, sections 70 to 74 to determine his right to the office of sheriff of the county of Sagadahoc. An answer was filed by the defendant. The matter was heard by the Justice of the first instance who found and decreed that the defendant was entitled by law to the said office of sheriff. Thereupon the plaintiff appealed as provided by section 72 of said chapter. The case is stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtCornish, J.
This is an appeal from the judgment of a single Justice rendered in a petition brought under R. S., chap. 6, sections 70-74, to determine whether the petitioner at the biennial State election held on September 12, 1910, was duly elected sheriff for Sagadahoc county for the term beginning January 1, 1911, or whether the respondent was so elected. Both were candidates for the office and their names were printed on the official ballot.
By the official returns to the Secretary of State, it appeared that the respondent Ballou had received 1942 ballots and the petitioner Pease 1935 ballots in…
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- Opinion of the JusticesSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1967