Montoya v. Ortiz
New Mexico Supreme Court
Appeal from District Court, Sandoval County, Ray-nolds, Judge. Election contest by Alfredo N. Montoya against Pre-ciliano Ortiz. Judgment for contestee, and contestant appeals.
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OP THE COURT.
Roberts, J.
At the general election held November 7, 1916, appellant was a candidate on the Republican ticket in Sandoval county for the office of county clerk of said county. Appellee was the candidate on the Democratic ticket. On the face of the returns appellee was elected by seven majority over appellant. Appellant instituted a contest for the office under article 6, c. 32, Code 1915. In his notice of contest he alleged that certain persons not qualified to vote in designated precincts in said county had voted at said election for appellee. He also alleged that the…
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