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People v. Tompkins, 371 N.E.2d 829 (NY 1977). Cases Citing This Book View Copy Cite
46 citation events (7 in the last 25 years) across 13 distinct courts.
Strongest positive: Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, Inc. v. Pataki (ny, 2003-06-12)
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discussed Cited as authority (rule) Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, Inc. v. Pataki (2×)
NY · 2003 · confidence medium
Clearly, it is better for this Court not to resolve constitutional questions unaddressed by the lower courts (see Bernstein v Bodean, 53 NY2d 520, 529-530 [1981]; Comiskey v Arlen, 43 NY2d 696, 698 [1977]; see also Schiavone v City of New York, 92 NY2d 308, 317 [1998]).
discussed Cited "see" People v. Griffin
N.Y. Sup. Ct. · 1996 · signal: see · confidence high
(McKinney’s Cons Laws of NY, Book 1, Statutes § 150; see, Comiskey v Arlen, 55 AD2d 304, 306 [2d Dept 1976], affd on other grounds 43 NY2d 696 [1977].) A strong presumption exists in favor of the constitutionality of legislative enactments.
discussed Cited "see" Attorney General v. Johnson
Md. · 1978 · signal: see · confidence high
See Comiskey v. Arlen, 55 App.Div.2d 304, 390 N.Y.S.2d 122, 125 (1976) (thrust of decision below was unwarranted assumption that “no jury could evaluate a medical malpractice panel’s recommendation with objectivity, or follow a trial court’s instructions regarding the weight to be given it"), aff'd on other grounds, 43 N.Y.2d 696 , 372 N.E.2d 34 , 401 N.Y.S.2d 200 (1977).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." In re Martz
N.Y.C. Fam. Ct. · 1979 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
Courts of first instance should not exercise transcendent power of declaring an act of the Legislature unconstitutional except in rare cases involving life and liberty, and where the invalidity of the act is apparent on its face.” (McKinney’s Cons Laws of NY, Book 1, Statutes, § 150, and authorities there cited; see, e.g., Comiskey v Arlen, 55 AD2d 304 , affd 43 NY2d 696 ; Bohling v Corsi, 204 Misc 778, 783 ; affd 306 NY 815 .) The tendency is to leave such questions to appellate tribunals (City of New Rochelle v Echo Bay Waterfront Corp., 182 Misc 176, 177 , affd 268 App Div 182 , affd 2…
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The People of the State of New York
v.
Randolph Peter Tompkins
New York Court of Appeals.
Nov 15, 1977.
371 N.E.2d 829
Published

Motion to dismiss the appeal herein denied.