Fields v. Hoffman

105 N.J. 262 (1987)

520 A.2d 751

EDWARD W. FIELDS, PLAINTIFF-APPELLANT,

v.

JOSEPH J. HOFFMAN, CLERK OF GLOUCESTER COUNTY, DEFENDANT-RESPONDENT.

The Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Argued October 21, 1986.

Decided January 5, 1987.

Joseph F. Lisa argued the cause for appellant.

Russell E. Paul, First Assistant County Counsel, argued the cause for respondent (Andrew Weber, Gloucester County Counsel, attorney).

The opinion of the Court was delivered by CLIFFORD, Justice.

By Order dated October 22, 1986, we permitted the name of plaintiff, Edward W. Fields, to be placed on the 1986 general election ballot as a…