England v. Board of Canvassers

Lively, JudgIe:

Congressman Taylor and General E. T. England were opposing and only candidates for the house of representatives from the 6th Congressional District at the general election November 2, 1926. The returns indicated England’s election, and Taylor asked for and was accorded a recount in all of the counties comprising the district which includes Raleigh County. The Raleigh County board of canvassers composed of respondents Lively, Cole and Arthur, began the recount on November loth, representatives of both candidates being present. It appears to have been agreed to by the parties and…