GELCH v. STATE BD. OF ELECTIONS

Nos. 84-320-M.P., 84-330-M.P.

482 A.2d 1204 (1984)

Melvyn M. GELCH v. STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS et al.

Supreme Court of Rhode Island.

October 19, 1984.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Steven E. Snow, Tillinghast, Collins & Graham, Providence, for plaintiff.

Keven A. McKenna, John A. O'Neill, Jr., Frank A. Mastrati, Jr., Providence, for Bd. of Elections.

Ronald W. DelSesto, Providence, for Secretary of State's Office.


OPINION

SHEA, Justice.

This case is before the court following the consolidation of two petitions for writ of certiorari. The petitioner, Melvyn M. Gelch (Gelch), seeks a review of two decisions of the State Board of Elections certifying Vincent A. Cianci, Jr. (Cianci), as a qualified candidate in the special mayoral election. The special election was being held to fill the unexpired term of the office of mayor that was forfeited when Cianci, the incumbent...

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