Legal Opinion
In re Lula XX.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Decided February 1, 1996PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
—Mikoll, J.
Appeal from an order of the Supreme Court (Czajka, J.), entered March 23, 1995 in Columbia County, which granted petitioner’s application, in a proceeding pursuant to Mental Hygiene Law article 81, to appoint a guardian for the personal needs of Lula XX.
Respondent, then a 57-year-old woman, was admitted to Columbia-Greene Medical Center (hereinafter petitioner) on August 21, 1994 as the result of respiratory failure where she remained through the hearing and determination of this proceeding. She has a past history of hospital admissions due to respiratory ailments. Respondent is…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Eichner v. DillonNew York Court of Appeals · 1981
- Rivers v. KatzNew York Court of Appeals · 1986
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