Hunt v. Rolloff

This proceeding is one to contest the election of a candidate declared elected district judge, upon the ground of serious violation of the corrupt practices act. M.S.A. §§ 211.01-211.40.3 It was so regarded by the contestant. The only question decided below was whether the court had jurisdiction of the proceeding. The trial judge held that the court had not acquired jurisdiction because notice of contest was not served on the contestee and the secretary of state within the time specified for that purpose in the statute. I think that the decision and this court's affirmance of it are erroneous.