State Ex Rel. Shroble v. Prusener

Norman Prusener (Prusener) seeks review of a court of appeals' decision holding that an action in quo warranto is available to challenge the results of an election based on alleged mistakes in the canvassing process. Prusener argues that the recount statute 1 provides the exclusive rem edy by which to challenge a mistake in the canvassing process. Because Prusener's opponent in the election, Gerald J. Shroble (Shroble), did not request a recount within the statutory time limit, Prusener argues that he is precluded from challenging Prusener's title to office. We agree with Prusener. We hold…