Smith v. Washington Parish Democratic Committee

VIOSCA, Justice.

Plaintiff, Elmer G. Smith, and defendant, Dorman A. Crowe, were opposing candidates for the Democratic nomination for the office of Sheriff of Washington Parish at a second primary election held on January 9, 1960. On the face of the returns promulgated by the Washington Parish Democratic Committee, the defendant, Dor-man A. Crowe, received 6680 votes and the plaintiff, Elmer G. Smith, 6544 votes and accordingly defendant was declared the nominee for the office of Sheriff by a majority of 136 votes.

Plaintiff instituted this suit against the defendant and the Washington Parish…