New York Court of Appeals
In the Matter of Joseph M. Burke v. Jule Sugarman, as Commissioner of the Department of Social Services and…
July 15, 197435 N.Y.2d 39
Summary
The New York Court of Appeals reversed the Appellate Division’s dismissal of a petition by three civil‑service candidates, holding that the candidates have standing to challenge unlawful appointments and that the doctrine of laches does not bar the action. The court remanded the case to Special Term for further proceedings.