Catapano v. Goldstein

*90OPINION OF THE COURT

The issue presented is whether a candidate who admittedly resides in Queens County is eligible to run in a party primary election for nomination to the office of Judge of the Civil Court of the City of New York where the vacancy to be filled is to be chosen by the electors of Kings County. We hold that the candidate must be a resident of Kings County.

Prior to September 1, 1962, there existed a myriad of local courts in the City of New York. Effective on that date, the New York State Constitution was amended to provide for the establishment of a single city-wide court of…