MATTER OF PEABODY v. ZION


285 A.D. 823 (1955)

In the Matter of Caroline V. Peabody, Petitioner, v. Irving Zion, as Mayor of The Village of Lawrence, et al., Respondents

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Second Department.

January 17, 1955.


Determinations unanimously confirmed, without costs.

The discretion lodged in the officials does not appear to have been exercised capriciously or arbitrarily. Whether public hackstands should be established was a matter for determination by the board of trustees of the village. The courts cannot compel exercise of the power which is granted solely to the board to establish...

Let's get started

Leagle.com

Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.

  • Updated daily.
  • Uncompromising quality.
  • Complete, Accurate, Current.

Listed below are the cases that are cited in this Featured Case. Click the citation to see the full text of the cited case. Citations are also linked in the body of the Featured Case.

Cited Cases

  • No Cases Found

Listed below are those cases in which this Featured Case is cited. Click on the case name to see the full text of the citing case.

Citing Cases