New York Court of Appeals
In the Matter of the Application of Sarah Levitch, as Administratrix of the Estate of Ray L. Levitch, Deceased…
October 5, 1926243 N.Y. 373
Summary
The New York Court of Appeals held that the Commissioner of Education has jurisdiction to hear appeals of teachers aggrieved by removal and that the Commissioner’s decision is final and conclusive, precluding judicial review. Accordingly, the Court reversed the Appellate Division’s order and affirmed the Special Term’s decision.