Legal Opinion
Johnson v. Rheney
Supreme Court of Georgia
Decided February 26, 1980No. 35564PublishedCited by 12 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Jordan, Justice.
On December 9, 1978, an election was held in the City of Wadley to fill two vacancies on the city council. The votes were recorded as follows: Jack D. Gladen, 527; Jerry D. Cowell, 505; B. A. Johnson, 501; Joseph E. Gibbons, 406; Herman Baker, 166. Gladen and Cowell, both of whom were white candidates, were declared the winners. Johnson and Gibbons, both of whom were black candidates, filed an election contest pursuant to Code § 34A-1501 (a) with the Wadley City Council. Their challenge was denied, and they appealed to the Superior Court of Jefferson County pursuant to Code §…
2Cases cited4 opinions
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- Davidson v. BryanSupreme Court of Georgia · 1978
- Wight Hardware Co. v. American Lubricants Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1954
- Lester v. BooneSupreme Court of Georgia · 1978
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