French v. Lighty

Motion to dismiss the appeal. This is a case of contested election. The contest related- to the election of a county officer. A motion is made to dismiss the appeal from the Circuit to this Court, on the ground that no such appeal lies.

It is, then, a question of jurisdiction. Does the Supreme Court possess it?

The constitution says, (art. 7, s. 4) that, “ The Supreme Court shall have jurisdiction, co-extensive with the limits of the state, in appeals and writs of error, under such regulations and restrictions as may be prescribed by law. It shall also have such original jurisdiction as the…