Spokely v. Haaven

Appellant appealed from an order denying him a new trial.

Just prior to January 1, 1931, respondent was sheriff of Polk county. In the last election appellant and respondent were rival candidates for the office. Respondent, receiving 473 votes more than appellant, was given the usual certificate of election; and thereupon appellant instituted an election contest charging that respondent had violated the. corrupt practices act by spending more money in his campaign than the statute permits.

Respondent’s campaign disbursements were $1,401.02. The annual salary, as such, paid to the sheriff of…