Sperl v. Wegwerth

Murphy, Justice.

This is an appeal from a judgment of the District Court of Dakota County declaring John V. Sperl to be the winner of an election contest for the office of county commissioner, district four of Dakota County. The appellant here is the opponent, Mrs. Leonard (Audrey) Wegwerth. It appears from the record that the county canvassing board declared that appellant Wegwerth was the winner of the election, having received 2,576 votes and the respondent Sperl having received 2,567 votes. Sperl commenced this proceeding to contest the results of the election. Inspectors were appointed…