Armstead v. Dumpson

This is a proceeding pursuant to CPLR article 78 for a judgment directing respondent to accept petitioner’s application for public assistance retroactive to July 2, 1974. On August 14, 1974 an order was entered which provided that respondent grant a food allowance to petitioner and her children pending the determination of this proceeding.

Petitioner, separated from her husband, alleges that on July 2, 1974 she applied for public assistance in the category of aid to families with dependent children on behalf of herself and her two children of the marriage. The application was rejected on that…