MTR SAUNDERS v. STATE OF NY


129 Misc.2d 45 (1985)

In the Matter of Selma L. Saunders, Applicant, v. State of New York, Respondent.

Supreme Court, Special Term, Nassau County.

July 16, 1985


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Russo & Tanenbaum, P. C., for applicant. Robert Abrams, Attorney-General, for respondent. Fenella Rouse for the Society for the Right to Die, amicus curiae.


BERNARD F. McCAFFREY, J.

This matter concerns a document entitled, "Instructions Relating to Medical Treatment and Death/Refusal of Further Care" (also known as Living Will) of Selma L. Saunders who now asks the court, as a matter of first impression, to rule upon the proposed Living Will and interpret said will and judicially implement her written desires and instructions.

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