Murphy v. Ocean County Board of Elections

The opinion of the court was delivered by

WECKER, J.A.D.

These consolidated appeals arise out of a May 11, 2004 municipal election in the Township of Long Beach, in Ocean County. Plaintiff, Peter L. Murphy, was an unsuccessful candidate in that election, having lost the position he sought by one vote. In A-5899, we affirm the order permitting a recheck of the voting machines at the request of the State, and in A-5900, we affirm the summary judgment dismissing plaintiffs complaint.

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These are the relevant facts apparent from the record. The ballot contained the names of six candidates for three…