R. S. Sterling v. Miriam A. Ferguson; Miriam A. Ferguson v. Honorable Jane Y. McCallum

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court affirmed the district court's dismissal of the election contest and ordered the Secretary of State to certify Mrs. Ferguson as the Democratic nominee, granting mandamus. It held the district court had jurisdiction, the injunction was properly dissolved, the contest was moot, and the Secretary must certify the nominee.