Ordered that the appeal is dismissed as academic, without costs or disbursements.
The Supreme Court determined that involuntary retention pursuant to Mental Hygiene Law § 9.39 of the appellant at a psychiatric institution was justified on the ground that he posed a danger either to himself or others. The appellant was subsequently released from the institution on August 11, 1987, after remaining there just over one month. In light of the fact that the appellant...
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