Howard v. Cockrell

Opinion oe the Court by

Commissioner Stanley—

Reversing.

The appellant, Sylvester Howard, and the appellee, S. J. Cockrell, who are brothers-in-law, and one William J. Landrum, were opposing candidates for the Democratic nomination for jailer of Breathitt county at the recent primary election. On the face of the returns, Cockrell received 1,798 votes, Landrum 1,707, and the contestant, Howard, 454. The certificate of nomination was accordingly awarded to Cockrell. Howard instituted the contest against him and Landrum, and they filed answers and counter contests. However, during the proceedings,…