Mitchell v. Finley

The appellant, Alvis M. Mitchell, and the appellee, James A. Finley, were candidates for chancellor of the First chancery court district of Mississippi at a special election held on the 5th of November, 1929. According to the final returns certified to the secretary of state by the election commissioners, the appellant was declared elected, and the Governor issued a commission to him; and he thereupon qualified as chancellor by taking the oath of office, and immediately entered upon the performance of the duties of the office of chancellor of the said district.

On the 21st day of November,…