Edge v. Sugarman

Petitioner in the article 78 proceeding to compel respondent to place her on the eligibility rolls for public assistance, is a 20-year-old individual who has not resided with her mother for six years. She had at one time been residing with her sister and sister’s children, but is residing alone since her sister’s death. Her mother is caring for the deceased sister’s children and is receiving public assistance therefor. Her mother receives no assistance for herself since she holds full-time employment.

Petitioner is a high school “drop-out” who is currently a student at ‘ ‘ Wingate Prep ’ ’, a…