Kirschner v. Berger — 42 N.Y.2d 970

Majority

p. 970

In the Matter of Katherine Kirschner, Respondent, v Stephen Berger, as Acting Commissioner of the New York State Department of Social Services, Appellant.

Argued June 10, 1977;

decided July 14, 1977

Louis J. Lefkowitz, Attorney-General (Ronald Cohen, Samuel A. Hirshowitz, Herbert O. Wallenstein and Joseph F. Wagner of counsel), for appellant.

Michael Kolb and John D. Gorman for respondent.

p. 971

Concur: Chief Judge Breitel and Judges Jasen, Gabrielli, Jones, Wachtler, Fuchsberg and Cooke.