Riecker v. Hartmann

130 N.J. Super. 266 (1974)

326 A.2d 101

ALFRED J. RIECKER, PLAINTIFF,

v.

CARL R. HARTMANN, BERGEN COUNTY CLERK, DEFENDANT, LAWRENCE FEROLI, INTERVENING DEFENDANT.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division.

Decided September 24, 1974.

Mr. Joel M. Ellis for plaintiff.

Mr. Michael J. Ferrara, Bergen County Counsel, for defendant.

Mr. R.M. James Ruscick for intervening defendant.

LESTER, J.S.C.

This is a suit involving an interpretation of the New Jersey election laws, Title 19, and their effect upon a fortuitous recipient of write-in votes in a primary election. The issue is novel in that the victorious…