Simpson v. Tofany

Petitioner, who had been the holder of a chauffeur’s class 2 license to operate motor vehicles, brings this article 78 proceeding to “ reverse the decision of respondent [Commissioner of Motor Vehicles] which denies petitioner the opportunity to renew his license ’ ’.

In support of the application, petitioner alleges, inter alia, that on December 24, 1965 he had a minor accident while operating his automobile; that he reported this accident to the Department of Motor Vehicles but not to his insurance company because there was no damage to his automobile; that he made an arrangement to pay to…