Hodge v. Linn

At the general election, November 2, 1880, the appellant, William B. Hodge, Jr., was, by the board of canvassers, declared duly elected to the office of clerk of the circuit court of Clark county, a certificate of election issued to him accordingly, and he qualified and entered upon the discharge of the duties of the .office. Afterward, John Linn, the appellee, instituted a proceeding to contest the election, which resulted in a finding and judgment in favor of Linn, -from which this appeal is prosecuted'.

The petition of Linn alleges that he received 1904 votes, and Hodge 1864 votes,…