Hockemeier v. Berra

GUNN, Judge.

Appellant appeals from his August 3, 1982 defeat in the Democratic primary election for the office of prosecuting attorney for Ray County. His margin of loss was barely over one per cent of the total votes counted.1

Within the five day limitational period after the official announcement of the results prescribed by § 115.531, RSMo 1978, appellant filed his petition for recount and new election in circuit court. His petition alleged irregularities in the election and sought relief through a new election. Respondent, who was the victor in the election fray, answered with allegations…