Dyrsen v. D'Elia

OPINION OF THE COURT

Bernard F. McCaffrey, J.

The cardinal issue to be resolved in this matter is whether this court shall reconsider its prior determination which initiated a procedure to allow an individual who affirms he is *624unable to pay the prescribed index number filing fee, and to ex parte be issued an exempt index number.

The petitioner is a welfare recipient whose assistance has been reduced by respondents from $309.65 to $245.65. Petitioner made an ex parte application to this court for permission to proceed as a poor person. That application was granted by order of this court and…