In re General Election for District Justice 670 A.2d 629 543 Pa. 216, 670 A.2d 629 (Cite as: 543 Pa. 216, 670 A.2d 629) Page 12 A.2d 819, 823 (1989) (if conflict of interest existed, it would serve to discredit testimony). Therefore, the trial court did not err in denying Laughlin's motion. Finally, Laughlin complains that the lower court improperly speculated regarding why she asked for recounts in nine of the precincts that she won according to the initial vote tabulation. However, such consideration is not improper, and even if it were, sufficient evidence still existed to support the lower court's conclusion that the ballots were subject to tampering. Accordingly, the Order of the Beaver County Court of Common Pleas setting aside the election for District Justice in *239 Judicial District 36-3-03 is hereby reversed and this matter is remanded to the court of common pleas for proceedings consistent with this opinion. PAPADAKOS and MONTEMURO, JJ., who was sitting by designation, did not participate in the decision of this case. 543 Pa. 216, 670 A.2d 629 END OF DOCUMENT © 2006 Thomson/West. No Claim to Orig. U.S. Govt. Works. 253