Bogardt v. Lite

OPINION OF THE COURT

Michael F. Mullen, J.

In the context of a proceeding brought by petitioners, pursu*39ant to the Election Law, to invalidate a designating petition filed on behalf of the respondent Justin N. Lite, the latter has moved for an order pursuant to CPLR 3211, dismissing the petition for several reasons, but essentially on the grounds that the proceeding was untimely (Election Law § 16-102). The court heard oral argument on the motion on August 9, 2000, and both sides (not including the respondent Board of Elections) have since filed additional written memoranda with the court.

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