Hayes v. Abney

This case arises under Chapter 19', Laws of 1935, Extraordinary Session, known as the Corrupt Practices Act.

A municipal primary election was held in the Town of Bay Springs for the election of officers thereof. Hayes was a candidate for mayor, as was Abney, incumbent, a candidate for reelection; and Windham, a candidate for marshal, with several opponents; it being the first ■ Democratic primary election held on October 28, 1938.

On the face of the returns, Abney was declared elected by the election officers who made returns thereof to the constituted authorities, and the same result was…