In re Wood

The subscribing witness, instead of giving his residence as the place from which he last registered, has given *323the address of the place of registry. This is not a substantial compliance with section 135 of the Election Law. The defect is not cured merely because his residence may be ascertained through an examination of the records made at the place of registry. Variations from and exceptions to a statute of this kind lead to confusion and disorder and should not be encouraged, especially at times when the election machinery is so very heavily loaded.

We understand that in Matter of Baum and…