New York Court of Appeals
The People of the State of New York Ex Rel. William H. Hotchkiss, Appellants and Respondents v. John Smith…
October 4, 1912206 N.Y. 231
Summary
The Court held that New York's statutory requirements for independent nominations that demanded 1,500 signatures for district nominations and 800 signatures for assembly nominations were unconstitutional and void, directing the board of elections to apply a maximum of 500 signatures as required by earlier law, and also struck down the registration‑day requirement for signers; it upheld the provisions barring party members from signing when a party candidate is also nominated and the limitation on signing multiple petitions.