MATTER OF LAWSON v. SHUART


67 Misc.2d 98 (1971)

In the Matter of Georgia Lawson, on Behalf of Herself and Her Infant Children, Petitioner, v. James M. Shuart, as Commissioner of the Nassau County Department of Social Services, Respondent.

Supreme Court, Special Term, Nassau County.

July 14, 1971


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Leonard S. Clark and Emanuel Caiati for petitioner. Joseph Jaspan, County Attorney, for respondent.


BERTRAM HARNETT, J.

Mrs. Georgia Lawson and her two children are clients of the Nassau County Department of Social Services (Department). On or about May 29, 1971, she received a public assistance check from the Department. Several days later, while her possessions were being moved to a new place, she claims to have noticed that her handbag, containing the remaining proceeds of her grant, had disappeared.

Upon discovering her loss, Mrs. Lawson...

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