Brennan v. Power

Petitioner, Joseph P. Brennan, by petition dated November 2, 1955, seeks to nullify and set aside the nomination of John H. Farrell for the public office of member of the Assembly, Third Assembly District, New York County, to be voted at the general election on November 8,1955. The order to show cause obtained by petitioner was served on the respondent, Farrell, on November 9, 1955 and was returnable November 14, 1955. On the return date the motion was adjourned to December 12, 1955.

Petitioner Brennan contends that John H. Farrell fails to qualify as a candidate on the ground that he does not…