Whiting v. Taub

On objections and specifications properly filed, and after a hearing having been had, the Commissioners of Elections of "Broome County have declared invalid the petition for the independent nominations of the above-named candidates for public office, on the grounds that said petition failed to comply with section 137 of the Election Law. The particular reasons assigned for invalidity are that said petition fails to state the *661name of the political subdivision wherein the respective designees seek office, and fails to specify the place of business of each designee.

I am of the opinion that the…