Beam v. Hart

CRAWLEY, Judge.

Gary Beam appeals from the dismissal of his complaint challenging the result of a mayoral election in the City of Arab. We affirm.

Beam and Johnny H. Hart were opposing candidates in the mayoral race. On September 15, 2000, Hart was declared the winner, by a five-vote margin. On September 18, Beam filed a contest of the election, alleging that illegal absentee ballots had been counted. Seven days later, on September 25, Beam filed his bond as security for costs. On October 2, the circuit court dismissed the complaint, on the ground that the bond was not timely filed, as required…