Bentman v. Seventh Ward Democratic Executive Committee

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Jones,

On April 28, 1964 — at a primary election — Donald W. Cox and Hedvah Shuchman were duly elected by a majority of the Democratic voters of the 6th and the *19010th Divisions, respectively, of the 7th Ward of Philadelphia as Democratic party committeemen from such districts. Their election was certified by the official election board and they were seated, without question, as members of the 7th Ward Democratic Executive Committee (Executive Committee).

On August 10, 1964, Cox and Shuchman were notified, in writing, that a meeting of the Executive Committee would be held on…