Case Name: In the Matter of Erwin Jackson, Petitioner, v. Jerald Carter, Respondent
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 2011-07-05
Citations: 86 A.D.3d 540
Docket Number: 
Parties: In the Matter of Erwin Jackson, Petitioner, v Jerald Carter, Respondent.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 86
Pages: 540–540

Head Matter:
In the Matter of Erwin Jackson, Petitioner, v Jerald Carter, Respondent.
[926 NYS2d 319]

Opinion:
"Because of its extraordinary nature, prohibition is available only where there is a clear legal right, and then only when a court — in cases where judicial authority is challenged — acts or threatens to act either without jurisdiction or in excess of its authorized powers" (Matter of Holtzman v Goldman, 71 NY2d 564, 569 [1988]; see Matter of Rush v Mordue, 68 NY2d 348, 352 [1986]). The petitioner failed to demonstrate a clear legal right to the relief sought. Rivera, J.E, Skelos, Sgroi and Miller, JJ., concur.