Morrison v. Gower

John W. Springer and E. E. McNely were opposing candidates for the office of county judge of Lawrence county in the August election of 1926. On the face of the returns, Springer received the majority, and was given a certificate of election. McNely contested Springer’s election, and, pending the contest, the Governor, pursuant to chapter 73, Acts- of 1870-71, appointed M. L. Gower temporary county judge.

County Judge Morrison, who occupied the office and whose term ended August 31, 1926, was not involved in the election contest. Upon the appointment of Gower, Jndge Morrison filed the bill to…