SAMS v. SOWELL

No. 1101.

519 S.W.2d 526 (1975)

Eristus SAMS, Appellant, v. Donald SOWELL, Appellee.

Court of Civil Appeals of Texas, Houston (14th Dist.).

February 5, 1975.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Michael Anthony Maness, Houston, Charles D. Houston, Bellville, for appellant.

Jesse R. Funchess, Houston, for appellee.


COULSON, Justice.

This case involves a statutory election contest arising from a municipal election for the office of Mayor of the City of Prairie View in Waller County, Texas, held on April 6, 1974. Appeal is from the trial court's order declaring the election to be null and void and ordering that a new election be held.

The candidates for the position of Mayor of the City of Prairie View were Eristus Sams (appellant...

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