In re Javier R.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
McGuire, J.
We break no new ground in observing that we have the power to resolve the merits of this appeal only if an actual controversy between the parties exists (Matter of Hearst Corp. v Clyne, 50 NY2d 707, 713 [1980]). Whether there is a justiciable controversy in this case, however, presents an issue this Court has not *3previously addressed. We conclude that the controversy between the parties that once existed has become moot.
The order appealed from denied the applications pursuant to Family Court Act § 1028 of the appellant, respondent father Robert R., and…
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