Order reversed, without costs, and the petition under section 330 of the Election Law granted. Although the voter signatures in dispute contained the proper addresses, incorrect election or assembly districts were listed. This was not a case of confusion created by reapportionment. The provisions of subdivision 2 of section 135 of the Election Law must be strictly followed. (Cf. Matter of Maurin v. Allis,
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MATTER OF SCIARRA v. DONNELLY
34 N.Y.2d 970 (1974)
In the Matter of Nicholas J. Sciarra et al., Appellants, v. George F. Donnelly et al., Respondents.
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Argued August 27, 1974.
Decided August 28, 1974.
Attorney(s) appearing for the Case
George F. Donnelly, respondent, pro se.
Concur: Chief Judge BREITEL and Judges GABRIELLI, JONES, WACHTLER, RABIN and STALEY. Taking no part: Judge STEVENS.
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