Michigan Supreme Court, 1888

Weston v. Probate Judge

Weston v. Probate Judge
Michigan Supreme Court · Decided April 25, 1888
1 McGrath 1136; 69 McGrath 600
Weston v. Probate Judge

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Opinion of the Court

To compel respondent to dismiss certain proceedings pending before him, under Act No. 293, Laws of 1887, for a re-count of the votes cast for Mayor of Grand Rapids.

Granted April 25, 1888.

Held, that the Act does not apply to a city, whose Common Council is charged with canvassing the votes, and given the exclusive right to determine the election and qualification of the officer whose election is sought to be contested.

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