Smith v. Hayes

Pee Ctjeiam

These are election matters and because of the inherent time limitations, we heard argument on petitions for certification as if they had been granted. Certification is granted and the matters remanded for further proceedings in accordance herewith.

The single question is whether N. J. S. A. 19:13-7 is arbitrary in its request that the signatures on a nominating petition shall be supported by the affidavits of 5 of the signers that they “saw all the signatures made thereto.” No criticism is levelled against the requirement for verification as such but it is insisted that to demand…