New York Court of Appeals

Katherine James v. Board of Education of the City of New York

July 14, 197742 N.Y.2d 357

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals reversed the Appellate Division, vacated the preliminary injunction, denied the motion for injunction, and dismissed the petition, holding that the courts lack authority to enjoin the administration of comprehensive examinations and that such decisions rest within the discretionary judgment of the chancellor and the Board of Education.