Legal Opinion
Bonacorsa v. Van Lindt
New York Court of Appeals
Decided May 3, 1988PublishedCited by 48 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Simons, J.
Petitioner, Joseph Bonacorsa, was formerly licensed as an owner-trainer-driver of harness race horses. In 1974 his license was revoked because he was convicted of Federal crimes. This article 78 proceeding challenges the Racing and Wagering Board’s denial of an application he made for a new license in 1985. Defendant appeals from an order of the Appellate Division which dismissed his petition, contending that the Board’s action violated article 23-A of the Correction Law (§§ 750-755) which prohibits a public agency from denying a license because of the…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Barry v. BarchiSupreme Court of the United States · 1979
- Marra v. City of White PlainsAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1983
- Casse v. New York State Racing & Wagering BoardNew York Court of Appeals · 1987
- Matter of Tappis v. New York State Racing & Wagering Bd., Harness Racing Div.New York Court of Appeals · 1975
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