Matter of Torsney

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47 N.Y.2d 776 (1979)

In the Matter of Robert Torsney, Appellant. Department of Mental Hygiene of the State of New York, Appellant; Eugene Gold, as District Attorney of Kings County, Respondent.

Court of Appeals of the State of New York.

Argued April 23, 1979.

Decided May 8, 1979.

Reargument ordered and the case set down for argument or submission on May 31, 1979.

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