County of Albany v. American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

OPINION OF THE COURT

Lawrence E. Kahn, J.

In this declaratory judgment action, plaintiffs, County of Albany and George L. Infante, as the Albany County Sheriff (County), seek a declaration of the legal rights, relations and duties of the parties with respect to the seizure of certain farm animals owned by defendant, Donald D. Terhune (Terhune), which animals were seized on or about November 18, 1981 and which are presently being boarded by defendant, Bruce Crammond (Crammond), on his farm in Ticonderoga, New York. Initially, this court determines that declaratory relief is appropriate in this…