Kearin v. Roach

OPINION

NIERENGARTEN, Judge.

Appellant appeals from a decision of the trial court setting aside two votes illegally cast and declaring respondent the winner in a township supervisor election. We affirm.

FACTS

An election for Supervisor of Spring Lake Township was held on March 12, 1985 with contestant Kearin and incumbent Roach as the candidates. Roach received 165 votes and Kearin received 164 votes. The election judges canvassed the ballots a second time, confirming the results.

On March 19, 1985, Kearin wrote the Clerk of Spring Lake Township and requested a recount. The recount on March 25,…