Bonney v. Finch

The parties to this litigation were rival candidates for the office of county judge of Clay county at the November election, 1898, the appellant being the republican candidate and the appellee that of the democratic party'. One R. P. Anderson was also a candidate. The returns were regularly canvassed and appellant declared duly elected by a majority of one, he having received 1983 votes. Appellee received 1982 and Anderson 70. After appellant had been commissioned and entered upon the duties of his office appellee began this proceeding to contest his election.

The grounds of contest alleged in…