Lisk v. Benjamin

Petitioner, Norbert M. Lisk, appeals from an order of the circuit court of Lake County dismissing his petition challenging the election of defendant, George Benjamin, to the office of village president of Hainesville. He contends that (1) the trial court considered improper evidence in denying the petition and (2) errors and omissions of the official conducting the election require that it be voided or that petitioner be declared the winner.

An election was conducted by the Lake County clerk on April 7, 1981, to determine the office of village president of Hainesville, and other offices.…