MATTER OF WILENSKY v. GRECO


74 Misc.2d 512 (1973)

In the Matter of the Application of Leo Wilensky et al., Petitioners, v. John J. Greco, Respondent.

Supreme Court, Orange County.

May 25, 1973


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Weinsoff, Weinsoff & Weinsoff for petitioners. Peter G. Striphas, County Attorney (James P. Tamsen of counsel), for respondent.


EDWARD M. O'GORMAN, J.

This is an application brought on by order to show cause to enjoin the Coroner of Orange County and the physician appointed by him from performing an autopsy upon one Stephen Wilensky, the son of petitioners. Petitioners, who are orthodox Jews, feel themselves bound, by the religious law which they recognize, to prevent this autopsy, which is repugnant to their religious beliefs.

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