Finley v. City of Tucson
Arizona Supreme Court
APPEAL from a judgment of the District Court of the First Judicial District in and for the County of Pima. F. M. Doan, Judge. The facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtStreet, C. J.
In December, 1896, an election was held in the city of Tucson for the election of city officers. George ¡W- Oakes and- the appellant Samuel W. Finley were candidates for the office of city marshal. Upon the return and canvass of the votes cast at said election it was decided that Oakes had received the largest number of votes east, and a certificate of election was given him therefor. The appellant Samuel W. Finley contested the election in the district court in and for Pima County, and, as the result of such contest, obtained a judgment and decree from said court declaring and adjudging him…
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