DENNIS v. STATE OF NEW YORK


113 Misc.2d 540 (1982)

Charles F. Dennis, Claimant, v. State of New York, Defendant. (Claim No. 66144.) Donna Dennis, Claimant, v. State of New York, Defendant. (Claim No. 66145.)

Court of Claims.

April 8, 1982


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Robert Abrams, Attorney-General (Charles F. Corcoran, Jr., of counsel), for defendant. Joel Melnicoff and Greene & Reid (James E. Reid of counsel), for claimants.


THOMAS J. LOWERY, JR., J.

These are motions by the defendant for summary judgment1 in actions to recover damages for an alleged false arrest of the claimant, Charles F. Dennis, by members of the New York State Police.

The facts that spawned the lawsuits are as follows: On October 16, 1981, an indictment was found charging a "Charles Dennis" with the crime of rape in the first degree (Penal Law, § 130.35) and endangering...

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