Mason v. Tapel

Order unanimously affirmed, without costs. Memorandum: Alleging malfunctioning of the voting machines and other irregularities in the Village of North Syracuse general election for Mayor and two trustees held on June 19, 1979, petitioners brought a proceeding under articles 15 and 16 of the Election Law, seeking to have the election set aside and a new general election ordered. Special Term dismissed the petition for lack of jurisdiction. On appeal petitioners contend that the court may entertain the petition pursuant to the provisions of section 15-138 of the Election Law. We disagree. The…