Walls v. Garrett

On November 12, 1980, Unseld Garrett and Willis McConnell filed this election contest pursuant to Code Ann. § 34-1701 et seq., in Towns County Superior Court to challenge the results of the school superintendent’s and sheriffs election, respectively, at the November 4, 1980, general election in Towns County. On January 12, 1981, the trial court entered findings of fact and conclusions of law, rendered judgment for the plaintiffs, and ordered a new election be held not earlier than sixty days nor later than ninety days from the date of the order. He then stayed his order pending the decision…