Legal Opinion
Benedict v. Albany County
New York Supreme Court
Decided November 21, 2008Published
1Opinion of the Court
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Richard M. Platkin, J.
Petitioner Christine Benedict moves, by order to show cause, for an order and judgment directing respondents to provide her with the opportunity to review, inspect and copy any and all correspondence from Richard Arthur of the Office of the Albany County District Attorney to the Office of the County Comptroller. Respondent E David Soares, the District Attorney of Albany County, cross-moves to dismiss the verified petition.
Background
On April 29, 2008, petitioner, the Minority Leader of the Albany County Legislature, filed a request with respondent…
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