State Ex Rel. Romero v. Armijo

SADLER, Chief Justice.

At the general election held on November 3, 1936, Roman A. Romero, one of the relators herein, and Jose D. Medina were rival candidates for the office of county commissioner for district 3 in Mora county, New Mex. Relator, appearing upon the face of the returns to have received a majority of- the votes cast and canvassed, was issued a certificate of election by the county canvassing board. Thereupon, and within the time provided by law, the said Medina filed with the district clerk of Mora county his petition for a recount of the ballots cast and canvassed in precinct…