Dingeman v. State Board of Canvassers

Upon the face of the returns as canvassed by the county board of canvassers of Wayne county, and duly certified to the- defendant, the plaintiff was elected one of the circuit judges for the third judicial circuit at the general election held in April. No question is raised as to the regularity of the returns to the State board of canvassers. Had no contest been had, it must be conceded that it would have been the clear duty of the State board of canvassers to can*136vass the returns and issue to plaintiff a certificate of election. This was a ministerial duty to be performed by defendant. Acting…