Case Name: In the Matter of Patrick Williams et al., Petitioners, v. Alan L. Honorof et al., Respondents
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 2012-01-24
Citations: 91 A.D.3d 882
Docket Number: 
Parties: In the Matter of Patrick Williams et al., Petitioners, v Alan L. Honorof et al., Respondents.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 91
Pages: 882–882

Head Matter:
In the Matter of Patrick Williams et al., Petitioners, v Alan L. Honorof et al., Respondents.
[936 NYS2d 914]

Opinion:
Adjudged that the petition is denied and the proceeding is dismissed on the merits, without costs or disbursements.
"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, Dickerson, Chambers and Austin, JJ., concur.