Vance v. Johnson

Sam Robinson, Associate Justice.

On June 11, 1963, a special election was held in Sharp County, Arkansas. Among the issues voted upon were: (1) The elimination of the two present county seats at Hardy and Evening-Shade, and (2) the establishment of a new, single county seat at Ash Flat.

Principally at issue is the necessary ‘ ‘ majority vote’ ’ io enact such a change.

Following the election, the County Judge of Sharp County made an order of the court declaring the results, to wit:

For Change 1438

Against Change 618

For Ash Flat 1424

Against Ash Flat 623

There is no contest with respect to the above…