McCann v. Superintendent of Elections

The opinion of the court was delivered by

KESTIN, J.A.D.

This matter arises on plaintiffs emergent application for a stay pending appeal and for expedited consideration of the appeal. The question is whether plaintiff is eligible to be a candidate for the office of Mayor of Jersey City in the May 13, 1997 election.

Plaintiff commenced the action in the Chancery Division on March 31, 1997 by complaint and order to show cause with temporary restraints, after he had been declared disqualified to vote pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:4-1(8). That determination invalidated plaintiffs candidacy. See N.J.S.A.…