Legal Opinion
In re Scott
New York Surrogate's Court
Decided June 25, 1971PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Morris Aarons, S.
This is a motion under CPLR 3120 for discovery and inspection of records in an application for commitment of an infant pursuant to section 384 of the Social Services Law. The mother has filed an answer in the main proceeding asking for return of the child. The motion is opposed by the Department of Social Services and by the adoption agency. The former contends that the records are confidential under subdivision 4 of section 372 of the Social Services Law, and at any rate that the procedure is improper in that under that section the relief should be sought in the Supreme…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Claim of Raymond v. Estate of DavisNew York Court of Appeals · 1928
- In re the Estate of MacElroyNew York Surrogate's Court · 1968
- In re the Estate of MellionNew York Surrogate's Court · 1968
- Turner v. BarbaroNew York Supreme Court · 1967
- In re the Estate of RyanNew York Surrogate's Court · 1970
3Cited by3 opinions
- In re Carla L.New York City Family Court · 1974
- In re DarnelNew York City Family Court · 1974
- Russo v. HardyNew York City Family Court · 1972