Sadler v. Connolly

This is an appeal from a judgment of ouster rendered in an election contest action, removing appellant Thomas Connolly, from the office of City Councilman for Ward 5, City of Missoula, Montana, and awarding the office to respondent, James H. Sadler.

Appellant Connolly a resident but not then an owner of real property in the city of Missoula, filed for the office of City Councilman, Ward 5, City of Missoula, on January 6, 1977. The filing consisted of filling out and signing, with acknowledgement before a notary public, a “Declaration of Nomination” form prescribed by the city, as required by…