Linegar v. Rittenhouse

An election was held in the city of Cairo, on the 15th day of April, 1879, for aldermen and other city officers. The parties to this controversy were opposing candidates for alderman in the second ward of the city. ■ When the votes were canvassed, on the 18th day of the month, by the city council, appellant was declared duly elected. The city was, at that time, organized under the general incorporation act govei-ning cities, villages and towns.

Appellee filed a petition-in the county court to contest the election, and charged that Linegar did not receive a majority of the legal votes cast in…