Fenton v. Scott

This was a proceeding under the provisions of title 4, chapter 14, sections 2544-2548, Oregon Code, to contest the right of the defendant to the office of county judge of Lane County, to which he was declared elected by the board of canvassers of said county.

Without adverting to the pleadings, it is sufficient to say the contest proved adverse to the contestant, and it is from the judgment rendered therein that this appeal is brought.

There are but two questions presented by this record, or in fact earnestly urged by counsel for the contestant, which we shall deem it necessary to consider. One…