Kirkpatrick v. Deegans
West Virginia Supreme Court
Petition by H. L. Kirkpatrick for writ of mandamus to the board of canvassers of Fayette County.
1Opinion of the Court
POEEENBARGER, JüDGE :
H. L. Kirkpatrick applies for a peremptory writ of mandamus, compelling the Board of Canvassers of Fayette County to reject certain ballots cast at certain precincts of said county in the election held in November, 1903. He and W. E. Dee-gans were competitors in said election for the office of Commissioner of the County Court of said county, and on the face of tho rturns Deegans had 3,370 votes and Kirkpatrick 3,333. A recount was had upon the demand of Kirkpatrick, which resulted in giving him 3,393 votes and Deegans 3,353 votes, a majority of 60 for Deegans. At precinct…
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