Jeter v. Ellenville Central School District

This is a proceeding, brought on by order to show cause, pursuant to CPLR article 78, to compel the respondent Ellenville Central School District (Ellenville) to permit certain foster children residing within its jurisdiction to attend school for the term commencing September, 1974. The petition was initiated by various foster parents and foster children residing within the respondent district "and all others similarly situated”.

On the original return date of the petition, petitioners and respondent jointly moved for an order under CPLR article 10 directing that certain other parties be added…