ABRAMS v. KEARNEY


133 Misc.2d 845 (1986)

In the Matter of Robert Abrams, as Attorney-General of the State of New York, et al., Petitioners, v. John D. Kearney, as Public Administrator of Richmond County, Respondent.

Supreme Court, Richmond County.

November 10, 1986


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Robert Abrams, Attorney-General, petitioner pro se, and for Edward V. Regan, as Comptroller of the State of New York, petitioner. John J. Turvey and James J. Hasson for respondent.


CHARLES A. KUFFNER, J.

The Public Administrator in the County of Richmond is appointed by the Surrogate of that county (SCPA 1102 [2]). He has the authority to take charge of the property of an intestate who leaves no eligible persons to receive letters of administration surviving. (SCPA 1112.) His powers with respect to such property are enumerated in SCPA 1123.

In the exercise of his duties, the Public...

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