Abramson v. Byrne

Proceeding pursuant to CPLR article 78 in the nature of prohibition to bar the respondents from (1) applying the dress restrictions they now impose at their respective parts of the Orange County Court, (2) directing court personnel to enforce the restrictions, and (3) posting any notice of such restrictions at their parts.

Adjudged that the proceeding is dismissed, without costs or disbursements.

" 'Because of its extraordinary nature, prohibition is available only where there is a clear legal right, and then only when a court—in cases where judicial authority is challenged —acts or threatens…