Last Updated: September 10, 2010 at 1:39 PM
In re Mondello
Case Information
Date Filed / Ended: March 31, 2009 / April 15, 2009
State: New York
Issue: Election Contest
Courts that Heard this Case: New York Supreme Court (Dutchess County) (Case 002254/2009)
Issue:
Whether irregularities and close margin for the special election requires oversight by the court for counting and recounting votes, including those cast by absentee ballots.
Status:
Verified Petition and Order to Show Cause filed 3/31. Order requiring counting of absentee ballots to begin April 8 entered 4/6. Decision and order entered 4/15.
Court Documents
- Order to Show Cause and Verified Petition
(entered 3/31/09) - Order Requiring Counting of Absentee Ballots to Begin April 8 (entered 4/6/09)
- Decision and Order (entered 4/15/09)
Commentary
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