Order unanimously reversed on the law without costs, motion denied and petition reinstated.
Memorandum:
Supreme Court erred in dismissing without prejudice a petition seeking authorization for a thyroidectomy to be performed on respondent, who is mentally retarded. The petition alleges that, "by reason of her mental retardation, [respondent] is unable to make a meaningful decision with respect to the necessity and desirability of having an operation performed...
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