Gibson v. Twaddle

The appellant and one Crowley were candidates for assessor of Tulare County at the general election held in 1902. The respondents are members of the board of supervisors of Tulare County, and as such, on November 10, 1902, met for the purpose of canvassing the election returns, pursuant to section 1278 et seq. of the Political Code. At that time the returns from all the precincts in the county had been received, and the board proceeded to canvass the same. When Liberty Precinct was reached, it was found that the tally-sheet had not been signed or attested by any of the members of the election…