State ex rel. Genz v. Thomas

A public election contest between condidates Arthur Genz and Carl Thomas took the form of quo warranto on private relation of Genz. Both parties having moved for summary judgment, the district court rendered summary judgment for Genz. Thomas appeals. The main question concerns the effect of participation by Genz in establishing illegal procedure for absentee voting.

At the disputed election, held by Pathfinder Irrigation District in February 1969, for a 3-year directorship, the four absentee ballots that were cast were counted for Thomas. He won, defeating Genz by a single vote.

Genz had served…