Opinion of the Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court

*617HOUSE ORDER PROPOUNDING QUESTIONS

State of Maine

Whereas, in connection with the proposed examination by the House of ballots cast in the general election of November 2, 1976, for a House seat in District 45, certain questions have arisen with regard to the validity of the absentee ballots cast in said election; and

Whereas, that election involved 3 candidates, David Ault, Jed Davis and Charles Rollins; and

Whereas, the present dispute is based on a challenge petition filed with the House by Mr. Davis and involves only Mr. Ault and Mr. Davis; and

Whereas, Mr. Ault has been seated conditionally by…