Attorney General Ex Rel. Cook v. O'Neill

The controlling facts involved in this application are not in dispute. Judge C. M. Browne, of the tenth judicial circuit died December 27, 1935, and on January 2, 1936, Alfred P. Pierson was appointed by the governor to fill-the vacancy. He qualified and has performed the duties of circuit judge. At the general election held November 3, 1936, Judge Pierson and the defendant, James E. O’Neill, were candidates for the office. It resulted in Mr. O’Neill receiving the highest vote. The State hoard of canvassers certified to the election of Mr. O’Neill and he has since been acting as circuit…