In re Ward
New York Supreme Court
Nelson L. Robinson applied to have the names of Lyman C. Ward and three others, students of St. Lawrence "University, stricken from the voting lists, under the provisions of Laws 1892, c. 680, § 37. An order in favor of applicant was made, but pending appeal the proceedings were stayed. The students now apply for an order to show cause why the stay should not be' continued. Stay continued.
1Opinion of the CourtRussell, J.
On the last registration day the above-named persons appeared personally for registry in the first election district of the town of Canton, and objection was made to their registry by Nelson L. Robinson, a voter of said election district. The applicants took the preliminary oath, and answered questions touching their residence, that being the only objection made against their qualification as voters. It was conceded that they were all voters somewhere, but the objection was to their being registered in that particular election district. The applicants insisted on being registered at Canton,…
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