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MATTER OF SPITZ v. ABRAMS

105 A.D.2d 904 (1984)

In the Matter of James Spitz, Respondent, v. Robert Abrams, as Attorney-General of The State of New York, et al., Appellants In the Matter of Richard Vadney, Respondent, v. Robert Abrams, as Attorney-General of The State of New York, et al., Appellants

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

November 1, 1984

The issue presented on this appeal is whether the Attorney-General must provide a defense for State correction officers under section 17 of the Public Officers Law in a case where the complaint states a cause of action against the officers under sections 1981 or 1983 of title 42 of the United States Code. We conclude that the Attorney-General is obligated to provide such a defense under the provisions of section 17 of the Public Officers Law. The judgment entered at Special...

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