In re Green

Benedict, D. J.

This proceeding lias been instituted for the purpose of obtaining a determination of the question ■whether tlie petitioner, James S. Green, has the right to vote at the coming election as a resident of the third election district of the twentieth ward of the city of Brooklyn.

From the affidavit of the petitioner and his examination the following facts appear: The petitioner is unmaried. During the year 1879, and up to May, 1880, he resided in the city of New York. He then determined to enlist in the marine corps of the United States navy, and then came to the city of Brooklyn…