Reid v. Trammell

The petitioner, as the candidate of' the Republican party for the office of Councilman of the Ellieott District in the City of Buffalo, sought an order declaring null and void certain petitions filed by respondent as an independent candidate for the same office. The requested relief has been granted and respondent appeals.

It appears that Mr. Trammell is the present Councilman and was an unsuccessful candidate for nomination to that office in the Democratic primaries held on September 7. Shortly thereafter, respondent and a substantial number of his supporters met and commenced the circulation…