Johnsen v. Nissman

In a proceeding pursuant to article 78 of the CPLR, respondents appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Kings County, entered October 27, 1971, directing respondents to accept for filing, petitioner’s untimely claim for compensation under article 22 of the Executive Law [Crime Victims Compensation Board]. Judgment reversed on the law, without costs, and petition dismissed. It is not disputed by any of the parties to this proceeding that petitioner's claim for compensation under article 22 of the Executive Law was not made until some 3% years after the occurrence. This is not within the…