Ogg v. Glover

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Mason, J.:

This is an original proceeding brought to try the title to the office of mayor of the city of Olathe. The plaintiff and defendant were opposing candidates for that office at the last city election. The official canvass gave the defendant a majority of 126. He received the certificate of election, qualified, and is now acting as mayor. The plaintiff claims that a majority of the legal ballots were cast for him and that he is entitled to the office.

The defendant was an independent nominee. The plaintiff’s name appeared upon a ticket printed…