Legal Opinion
Davis Construction Corp. v. County of Suffolk
New York Supreme Court
Decided January 8, 1982PublishedCited by 15 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Eli Wager, J.
May the Suffolk County Legislature by local law delegate to the District Attorney jurisdiction and duties in excess of those prescribed in the County Law? These are the ultimate issues raised in this declaratory judgment action which the defendants (collectively the County) seek to dismiss or stay (by motion denominated a cross motion) on the ground that another action is pending between the parties, or, in the alternative, to dismiss for failure to state a cause of action or for failure to join necessary parties. In the alternative, the County seeks a…
2Cases cited60 opinions
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- James v. Alderton Dock Yards, Ltd.New York Court of Appeals · 1931
- Rockland Light and Power Co. v. City of New YorkNew York Court of Appeals · 1942
- Woollard v. Schaffer Stores Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1936
- Brinckerhoff v. . BostwickNew York Court of Appeals · 1885
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3Cited by15 opinions
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- Baez v. HennessyCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1988
- In re District AttorneyNew York Court of Appeals · 1983
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