Lambert v. Gallagher

This action was brought by tbe appellant against the appellee, to recover the office of sheriff of Monroe county, under chapter twelve of the Civil Code of Practice. The appellee demurred to the complaint for want of jurisdiction in the circuit court. The court sustained the demurrer and dismissed the complaint, and thereupon this appeal was taken.

The sole question in the case is as to the jurisdiction of the circuit court. The appellant alleged in his complaint, that at the general election held in November, 1872, he was elected to the office of sheriff of said county, over the appellee, but…