Behrendt v. Wilcox

At the general election, held November 6, 1934, plaintiff Henry Behrendt and defendant Thomas C. Wilcox were the opposing candidates for the office of sheriff of Wayne county. From the early, and unofficial, returns it became apparent that the race between the two would be exceedingly close, although the combined votes were about 350,-000 in the 1083 election precincts of the county.

Under the provisions of the Michigan election law (Act No. 351, Pub. Acts 1925 [1 Comp. Laws 1929, § 2747 et seq.], as amended) the board of county canvassers is required to meet on the third day after election…