Clanton v. Ryan
Supreme Court of Colorado
Appeal from County Court of Lake County. The facts necessary to an understanding of the opinion, as disclosed by the record, are as follows: At the general election in 1889, there were three candidates for the office of sheriff of Lake county — Timothy B. Ryan, appellee; Harmon R. Clanton, appellant; and Willis A. Loomis.
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Appeal from County Court of Lake County. The facts necessary to an understanding of the opinion, as disclosed by the record, are as follows: At the general election in 1889, there were three candidates for the office of sheriff of Lake county — Timothy B. Ryan, appellee; Harmon R. Clanton, appellant; and Willis A. Loomis. The result, as certified by the county board of commissioners, showed that Ryan had a plurality of one hundred and ninety-three votes over Clanton, the next highest competitor. Thereupon Clanton instituted proceedings against Ryan pursuant to the act of April 10, 1885. Sess.…
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Elliott
No extended argument is necessary to demonstrate that it was the design of the framers of our constitution that laws should be enacted whereby contested election cases might be thoroughly tried, and impartially and speedily determined. In a republic the people are sovereign, and their sovereignty is primarily expressed in the choice of those who are to exercise governmental powers. In monarchical governments it is regarded as one of the highest crimes to attempt to overthrow the authority of the reigning prince: As citizens of a free republic, we should at least be as loyal to our country and…
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