Hartmann v. Peterson

Opinion by

Mr. Justice O’Brien,

Appellee attempted to bring this action in equity by a petition to the court below for a rule to show cause why the appellant should not be enjoined from taking her elected office as Commissioner for the Selection of Jurors for the County of Delaware. The gravamen of appellee’s petition was that appellant, during her primary election campaign, had made certain improper promises in the form of cash and services to the Democratic Party of Delaware County.

Appellant filed preliminary objections and a motion to dismiss, challenging the jurisdiction of the court below…