Young v. Costantino

Petition unanimously dismissed with costs. Memorandum: Petitioner commenced this special proceeding in this Court seeking the removal of respondent from the office of Mayor of the Village of Seneca Falls pursuant to Public Officers Law § 36. The verified petition alleges 12 causes of action, each of which is based on hearsay. Respondent’s verified answer is based on personal knowledge and is supported by the affidavit of a person with personal knowledge. In a special proceeding, the court “shall make a summary determination upon the pleadings, papers and admissions to the extent that no…