Clark v. Robinson

This was a proceeding commenced by the appellant herein, E. E. Clark, in the county court of Coles county, at the December term, 1876, to contest the election held on the 7th day of November, 1876, in that county, for clerk of the circuit court of the county. The cause was heard by the county court at the July term, 1877, and judgment given against appellant, from which this appeal was taken.

The board of canvassers declared that there were cast for the office, 2943 votes for the appellee, William E. Robinson, and 2927 for appellant, giving a majority of 16 votes for appellee.

In one election…