Lady v. Smith

Appellant was a candidate before the recent democratic primary election for renomination to the office of circuit clerk of Poinsett county and was opposed by appellee. The election was held on August 9, and, on August 12, the returns were canvassed by the Democratic County Central Committee, and it was found that appellant had received 3,864 votes, and that appellee had received 4,015, a majority in appellee’s favor of 151 votes. A certificate of nomination was thereafter issued to appellee.

Within the time provided by law, appellant instituted this proceeding to contest said nomination. His…