Wood v. State Ex Rel. Lee

This is a quo warranto action brought in the District Court of Gregg County, Texas, by the State of Texas upon relation of one Claude A. Lee against A. J. (Archie) Wood to try title to the office of Mayor of the City of Gladewater, in such county and state. It appears that Gladewater is a municipal corporation, duly incorporated under the general laws of this State. The election forming the basis of this action was held on the date provided by statute — April 5, 1938. At such election, Claude A. Lee and A. J. Wood were opposing candidates for the office of Mayor. On the face of the election…