MATTER OF SMITH v. MURPHY


38 A.D.2d 931 (1972)

In the Matter of Ray L. Smith, Petitioner, v. Patrick Murphy, as Police Commissioner of The Police Department of the City of New York, et al., Respondents

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

March 27, 1972


Determination of the respondent, dated February 4, 1971, unanimously modified on the law, the facts and in the exercise of discretion, to the extent of suspending the petitioner for a period of two years from the date of the order hereon, and as so modified, confirmed, without costs and without disbursements.

We believe the dismissal of petitioner and the forfeiture of his accrued pension rights constitute unreasonably harsh and excessive sanctions. We do not condone...

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