Legal Opinion
In Re Benkoski
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Decided December 27, 2007No. 785 MAL 2007 and 786 MAL 2007PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
2Per curiam
On October 10, 2007, this Court reversed the order of the Commonwealth Court and directed that the names of Edward Benkoski, Sr., and Jeffrey P. Stewart (collectively, the “Candidates”) be removed from the November 6, 2007 general election ballot for the office of Supervisor of Bear Creek Township. Because of the exigency associated with the ensuing election, the Court considered the matter on an expedited basis, issued a per curiam order, and indicated that an opinion was to follow. This opinion provides the rationale for the Court’s previous order in this matter and clarifies the…
3Cases cited13 opinions
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- Ross Nomination PetitionSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1963
- In Re Nomination Petition of CarrollSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 2006
- In Re Nomination Papers of NaderSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 2004
- Packrall v. QuailSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1963
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