Case Name: In the Matter of Maynard M. Archer, Petitioner, v. Eric T. Schneiderman et al., Respondents
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 2012-07-18
Citations: 97 A.D.3d 741
Docket Number: 
Parties: In the Matter of Maynard M. Archer, Petitioner, v Eric T. Schneiderman et al., Respondents.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 97
Pages: 741–742

Head Matter:
In the Matter of Maynard M. Archer, Petitioner, v Eric T. Schneiderman et al., Respondents.
[947 NYS2d 916]

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. Angiolillo, J.P., Dickerson, Chambers and Cohen, JJ., concur.