Humphries v. McAuley

The appellant, John C. Humphries, brought this action to contest the election of the appellee, Harry McAuley, to the office of sheriff of . Delaware county, at the general election held on November 2, 1926.

There, was a recount of the votes and a hearing before the board of commissioners of Delaware county and the office given to appellee. The appellant then appealed to the superior court of Delaware county where he was unsuccessful and the appellee was declared duly elected to the office of sheriff of said county. The appellant is now asking that the court reverse the lower court.

At the…