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Robertson v. Wilkins

24 A.D.2d 1078 Court N.Y. App. Div. Decision date 1965-12-16 English

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In the Matter of Herbert Robertson, Appellant, v. Walter H. Wilkins, as Warden of Attica Prison, et al., Respondents.

Order unanimously reversed and proceeding remitted to Erie Special Term for a hearing. Memorandum: The allegations of the petition and the medical reports submitted therewith present questions requiring a hearing as to whether medical and surgical treatment is required to be provided by respondents to protect and preserve petitioner’s health. (iSee Correction Law, § 46, subd. 5; People v. Brabson, 21 A D 2d 748 .) (Appeal from order of Erie Special Term, denying without a hearing, application for an order directing respondents to furnish petitioner with certain medical treatment.) Present — Williams, P. J., Bastow, Henry, Del Vecchio and Marsh, JJ.

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