Hatcher v. Burchett

Opinion op the Court by

Morris, Commissioner

Dismissing appeal.

Appellant and appellee were contending candidates for nomination to the office of county attorney on the Democratic ticket. Returns showed that Burchett received 4,056 votes and Hatcher 1,948. Hatcher filed his petition seeking to have the court hold Burchett’s nomination void, and to direct issuance of a certificate to Jiim, on the generally stated ground that Burchett had violated our Corrupt Practices Act. Ch. 123, KRS. The court sustained demurrer and there being no further pleading by appellant, dismissed the petition.

Appellee…