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Jackson v. Lawrence

99 A.D.3d 712 Court N.Y. App. Div. Decision date 2012-10-03 English

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In the Matter of Erwin Jackson, Petitioner, v Paul S. Lawrence et al., Respondents.
[951 NYS2d 403]

“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 authorized powers” (Matter of Holtzman v Goldman, 71 NY2d

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564 , 569 [1988]; see Matter of Rush v Mordue, 68 NY2d 348 , 352 [1986]).

The petitioner has failed to demonstrate a clear legal right to the relief sought. Skelos, J.E, Balkin, Leventhal and Cohen, JJ., concur.

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