Wooton v. Begley

CULLEN, Commissioner.

This is an election contest case. At the primary election on May 28, 1957, George Wooton and Elmer Begley were opposing candidates for nomination for the office •of county judge of Leslie County. Begley won the nomination, and Wooton filed this contest suit, alleging violations of the Corrupt Practices Act, KRS Ch. 123. After hearing evidence, the court entered judgment dismissing the complaint, on the ground that the proof did not establish the alleged violations.

Wooton has appealed, maintaining that his proof was sufficient. Begley, as appellee, contends that not only…