MATTER OF DAVIDSON v. SCULLY


110 A.D.2d 836 (1985)

In the Matter of Ronald Davidson, Appellant, v. Charles Scully, as Warden of The New York State Department of Correctional Services, Respondent

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

April 22, 1985


Judgment affirmed, without costs or disbursements.

Petitioner brought this proceeding complaining that the practice at Green Haven Correctional Facility of requiring inmates to "operate and close their [own] cell doors" was dangerous and that he was threatened with punishment if he refused to comply with this practice. On appeal, he argues that Special Term incorrectly dismissed the proceeding without considering the merits. We cannot agree.

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