Maynard v. Hammond

79 S.E.2d 295 (1953)

MAYNARD

v.

HAMMOND.

No. 10638.

Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia.

Submitted November 17, 1953.

Decided December 21, 1953.

H. G. Williamson, Bronson & Bronson, John F. Bronson, Williamson, for plaintiff in error.

J. Brooks Lawson, Williamson, for defendant in error.

BROWNING, Judge.

On June 10, 1952, in accordance with the provisions of the special charter of the City of Williamson, the municipal election was held at which a mayor and four councilmen of each major political party were candidates. Two candidates of the republican party were elected to the council, and two…