FINDLAW:Daily Opinion Summaries for New York Court of Appeals - 02/15/08

ELECTIONS, GOVERNMENT LAW

Alessio v. Carey, No. 72In an action by a candidate for Town Justice seeking recanvassing of seven invalidated absentee ballots, the Supreme Court had subject matter jurisdiction over this special proceeding, brought under Election Law section 16-106 (5), contrary to the Appellate Division’s view.