Bureau v. Newcomb Central School District

OPINION OF THE COURT

Mahoney, P. J.

Claimant is the father of Andre Bureau, a high school student in the Newcomb Central School District who sustained a fractured leg in a track and field contest on June 11, 1977. Andre was 16 years old on the date of the mishap. Approximately six months later, on December 2, 1977, claimant consulted an attorney who advised him of the requirements of section 50-e of the General Municipal Law. Six months subsequent to receipt of professional advice, on May 31, 1978, claimant sought leave to late file a claim on behalf of his son. Leave was denied and this appeal…