Gaiennie v. Druilhet
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Certiorari to Court of Appeal, Parish of Iberia. Election contest by Florian. J. Gaiennie against F-. J. Druilhet, resulting in judgment for defendant in the district and circuit courts, whereupon plaintiff applied for certiorari or a writ of review to the Court of Appeals, which denied the application, and plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtProvosty, J.
[1] Plaintiff’s competitor in a primary election held under Act 35, p. 66, of 3916, for mayor of the town of .Teanerette, was returned elected by majority of 1, 71 to 70. Plaintiff contests on the ground that three nonresidents, not entitled to vote, were allowed to vote, and voted for, and were counted for his competitor. The ballot boxes not having been kept in the manner required by law, so as to be safe against tampering, but, on the contrary, having been kept in a manner which afforded a full opportunity for any one to tamper with them who might desire to do so, plaintiff took the…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Kenner v. CousinSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1927
- Tullos v. LaneSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1893
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