Miller v. Hill

OPINION

This is an appeal of an election contest for the office of sheriff of Brazos County, Texas. The trial judge found the election void and ordered that a new election be held; we reverse and render judgment for appellant and contestee, Ronnie Miller.

At the general election held on November 6,1984, appellant was elected sheriff of Brazos County, Texas. On November 20, 1984, the Commissioner’s Court of Brazos County canvassed the results of the general election and declared that appellant received 22,146 votes and appellee and contestant, Howard Hill, received 21,984 votes.

On December 4,…