Farrell v. Sunderland

OPINION OF THE COURT

Anthony A. Scarping, Jr., J.

This is a special proceeding brought pursuant to article 16 of the Election Law wherein petitioners challenge respondents’ determination which invalidated their primary election petitions without providing them with an opportunity to cure the allegedly defective petitions. The respondents generally oppose the petition and claim that their determination was reasonable and in accord with applicable statutes and regulation.

The facts involved in this proceeding are not in dispute. Petitioners are qualified voters and/or incumbent elected officials…