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p. 644In the Matter of Rickey Lynch, Petitioner, v William Condon, Respondent. [928 NYS2d 464]
Adjudged that the petition is denied and the proceeding is dismissed on the merits, without costs or disbursements.
“Because of its extraordinary nature, prohibition is available only where there is a clear legal right, and then only when a court — in cases where judicial authority is challenged — acts or threatens to act either without jurisdiction or in excess of its
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authorized powers” (Matter of Holtzman v Goldman, 71 NY2d 564 , 569 [1988]; Matter of Rush v Mordue, 68 NY2d 348 , 352 [1986]). The petitioner has failed to demonstrate a clear legal right to the relief sought. Rivera, J.E, Balkin, Leventhal and Roman, JJ., concur.
Cases cited
- Holtzman v. Goldman 71 NY2d 564 at 569 p. 645
- Rush v. Mordue 68 NY2d 348 at 352 p. 645