New York Court of Appeals, 1972

In re Rodriguez

In re Rodriguez
New York Court of Appeals · Decided May 4, 1972
30 N.Y.2d 768; 284 N.E.2d 580; 333 N.Y.S.2d 427; 1972 N.Y. LEXIS 1312

In re Rodriguez

Opinion of the Court

Order reversed and the matter remitted to the Family Court for a new hearing. The respondent [appellant] was entitled to the representation of a lawyer upon th,e hearing (see Family Ct. Act, § 249; Matter of Lawrence S., 29 N Y 2d 206). Petitioner’s [respondent’s] attorney has commendably suggested that, reversal and a new hearing is indicated.

Concurring Opinion

Concur: Chief Judge Fuld and Judges Burke, Scileppi, Bergan, Breitel, Jasen and Gibson.

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