Graves v. Needham

On November 8, 1938, an election was held for the office of county commissioner of Pulaski county. The official canvass disclosed that L. H. Needham, the Republican candidate, received 3297 votes and Louie Graves, the nominee of the Democratic party, 3284. December 3, 1938, Graves filed a petition in the circuit court of Pulaski county to contest the election. The verification was, as follows:

“Louie Graves, after being first duly sworn, on oath deposes and states: That he has read the above and foregoing petition and knows the contents thereof; and that the matters and things therein stated…