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· 5/25/1908

Gonsoulin v. Decuir

Citations

  • 121 La. 611
  • 46 So. 668
  • 1908 La. LEXIS 725

Syllabus

<p>Elections — Contes'j>—Opening Ballot Box.</p> <p>On a proper showing under section 1420, Rev. St., the judge may order the ballot boxes to be opened and their contents examined, before as well as after the filing of suit to contest an election.</p> <p>.[Ed. Note. — For casos in point, see Cent. Dig. vol. 18, Elections, §§ 306, 307.]</p> <p>(Syllabus by the Court.)</p>

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