The threshold question involved here is one of jurisdiction. That is, do the provisions of CPLR 7003 (subd. [a]) require dismissal of a writ of habeas corpus brought by a natural mother in the Supreme Court of the State of New York to regain custody of her children where there is a pending stay issued by the United States District Court for the Southern District restraining the Commissioner of the Department of Social Services...
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