Legal Opinion

Petkovsek v. Snyder

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Decided June 10, 1998No. Appeal No. 6Published

1Opinion of the Court

—Order unanimously affirmed without costs. Memorandum: Petitioner’s contention that Supreme Court erred in vacating a temporary custody order of Family Court without notice and a hearing is moot {see, Matter of Hearst Corp. v Clyne, 50 NY2d 707, 714). Supreme Court’s order was stayed and a hearing was held on petitioner’s request for modification of custody. Therefore, no controversy remains concerning whether one court may vacate the order of another court {see, Matter of General Bldg. Contrs. v Egan, 106 AD2d 688, 690, Iv denied 65 NY2d 601).

Supreme Court did not abuse its discretion in…

2Cases cited11 opinions

  1. Hearst Corp. v. ClyneNew York Court of Appeals · 1980
  2. People v. MorenoNew York Court of Appeals · 1987
  3. David W. v. Julia W.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1990
  4. Paul C. v. Tracy C.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1994
  5. Zirkind v. ZirkindAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1995

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