Burnett v. Meyer

Plaintiff in error Burnett and defendant in error Meyer were opposing candidates for the office of county commissioner of Kiowa county at the general election of November 4, 1924. The canvassing board found Meyer elected by a majority of five votes and the certificate was issued to him. Burnett brought this contest which was dismissed for want of service. That judgment was reversed here and the cause remanded for trial on the merits. Burnett v. Meyer, 77 Colo. 272, 236 Pac. 994. The county court found Meyer elected by a majority of six votes and entered judgment accordingly. To review; that…