Levenson v. Lippman

OPINION OF THE COURT

The issue presented in this appeal is whether the Chief Administrative Judge acted within the authority granted him by the New York State Constitution when he amended section *285127.2 (b) of the Rules of the Chief Administrator of the Courts (22 NYCRR 127.2 [b]). As amended, the rule permits an administrative judge to review an order of a trial judge setting an award of compensation in excess of the statutory limits set forth in section 722-b of the County Law. We conclude that the Chief Administrative Judge acted within his authority and declare that section 127.2 (b) is…