Maddox v. Fischer

Petitioner commenced the instant proceeding by order to show cause challenging a prison disciplinary determination finding him guilty of lost property. The order to show cause provided that the order, petition, exhibits and supporting affidavits were to be served by ordinary first class mail upon respondents and the Attorney General on or before February 12, 2010. Petitioner, thereafter, failed to serve the papers upon either respondents or the Attorney General. Respondents, in turn, moved to dismiss the proceeding for lack of personal jurisdiction. Supreme Court granted the motion and this…