MATTER OF FARRELL

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Peter R. Strohm and John F. Gelson argued the cause for appellant, Peter R. Strohm, Guardian ad litem (Rothstein, Mandell, Strohm & Gelson, attorneys).

Joseph Purrazzella argued the cause for respondent, Francis Farrell.

John R. Heher submitted a brief on behalf of amicus curiae New Jersey Hospital Association (Smith, Stratton, Wise, Heher & Brennan, attorneys; John Heher and Wendy L. Mager, on the brief).

Fenalla Rouse and Elena N. Cohen, members of the New York bar, and Jo Anne C. Adlerstein submitted a brief on behalf of amicus curiae Society for the Right to Die, Inc. (Stern, Dubrow & Marcus, attorneys).