Nelson v. Sneed

This proceeding is brought by contestant, Thomas A. R. Nelson, under sections 1320-1326, inclusive, of the Code (Shannon’s Ed.), against Joseph W. Sneed, to contest his election to the office of circuit judge of Knox county, Tennessee.

The contestant has presented' his grounds of contest in the form of a bill in equity — a practice to be commended, as tending to secure a clear and orderly statement of the facts upon which relief is sought.

The chancellor sustained a demurrer to the bill, and the case is before us upon the appeal of the contestant.

The bill and the assignment of errors are…