Wright v. Marquis

This is a suit contesting the election for commissioner of precinct No. 4, in McMullen county, instituted by appellee against appellant. The cause was tried before the court and judgment, rendered adjudging that appellee is entitled to the office.

The evidence showed that at the general election held on November 7, 1922, appellant was the Democratic candidate for the office of commissioner' of precinct No. 4, in McMul-len county, and his name as such candidate was printed on the ballot. The name of ap-pellee did not appear on the official .ballot. According to the official returns of the…