Ryan v. Albany County Democratic Committee

Appeal from an order of the Supreme Court at Special Term, entered January 25, 1979 in Albany County, which (1) granted defendants’ motions to dismiss and for summary judgment dismissing plaintiffs’ complaint, and (2) denied plaintiffs’ cross motion for summary judgment. Plaintiffs, in a declaratory judgment action, contend that the appointment of defendant Raymond J. Kinley, Jr., as the Democratic Election Commissioner for the County of Albany was null and void, and they seek a permanent injunction enjoining Kinley from taking such office. On November 28, 1978 the Albany County Legislature…