Case Name: In the Matter of Erwin Jackson, Petitioner, v. Paul S. Lawrence et al., Respondents
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 2012-10-03
Citations: 99 A.D.3d 712
Docket Number: 
Parties: In the Matter of Erwin Jackson, Petitioner, v Paul S. Lawrence et al., Respondents.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 99
Pages: 712–713

Head Matter:
In the Matter of Erwin Jackson, Petitioner, v Paul S. Lawrence et al., Respondents.
[951 NYS2d 403]

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 has failed to demonstrate a clear legal right to the relief sought. Skelos, J.E, Balkin, Leventhal and Cohen, JJ., concur.