Angelle v. Angelle

This is an election contest instituted under the provisions of LSA-R.S. 18:364. Since the' law requires that a decision be rendered within 24 hours after the submission of the case, we are handing down our judgment in this case today and assigns written reasons therefor.

We have carefully examined the record and briefs and we have considered the oral arguments advanced by counsel. We conclude that plaintiff has laid proper foundation for a recount of the absentee ballots cast in some of the precincts in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana. We also have reviewed individually each contested ballot in…