New Jersey § 19:13-12
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 19:13-12, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19:13-12.
Any judge of the Superior Court, in the case of candidates to be voted for by the
electors of the entire State or of more than one county thereof, and in all other
cases a judge of the Superior Court assigned to the county in which any petition of
nomination shall be filed, on the application or complaint, duly verified, of any
candidate, which application or complaint shall be made on or before the twelfth day after the last day for the filing of petitions , setting forth any invasion or threatened invasion of his rights under the petition
of nomination filed with the Secretary of State or with any county clerk, shall hear
such application or complaint in a summary way and make such order thereon as will
protect and enforce the rights of such candidates, which order or determination shall
be filed within three days after the filing of the application or complaint. Notwithstanding the above provision, in the case of a nomination petition or petitions
for electors of candidates for President and Vice President of the United States,
which candidates have not been nominated at a convention of a political party as defined
by this Title, any judge of the Superior Court, on the application or complaint, duly
verified, of any candidate, which application or complaint shall be made at least
95 days before the general election, setting forth any invasion or threatened invasion
of his or her rights under the petition of nomination filed with the Secretary of
State, shall hear such application or complaint in a summary way and make such order
thereon as will protect and enforce the rights of such candidates, which order or
determination shall be filed within three days after the filing of the application
or complaint.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 19:13-12
What does New Jersey Statutes § 19:13-12 cover?
Section 19:13-12 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 19:13-12?
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