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absence of a clear violation in New York

14 New York opinions name it 3 courts 1965–2017 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New York courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (8)

CaseFollowedCited
Perazzo v. Lindsaygreen
nyappdiv · 1968 · cited in 3 New York opinions naming this issue, 1977–2009
2 sentences

2009(See Matter of Community Ac tion Against Lead Poisoning v Lyons, 43 AD2d 201, 202-203 [3d Dept 1974], affd 36 NY2d 686, 688 [1975] [denying mandamus to compel the Commissioner of Health to investigate and take ongoing regulatory and enforcement action relating to lead paint hazards was denied on grounds that Court was loathe to interfere with the executive department of the government in the exercise of its official duties unless there’s a violation of the law]; Matter of Perazzo v Lindsay, 30 AD2d 179 [1st Dept 1968] [denying mandamus to compel a municipal government to take action to enforce

1988The outcome of this appeal is controlled by a long-standing principle, namely, "the settled policy of the courts not to review the exercise of discretion by public officials in the enforcement of State statutes, in the absence of a clear violation of some constitutional mandate.” (Gaynor v Rockefeller, 15 NY2d 120, 131 ; see also, Matter of Perazzo v Lindsay, 30 AD2d 179 , affd 23 NY2d 764 .) There is yet no mandatory ministerial duty that can be lawfully imposed upon the respondent Commissioner.

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Gaynor v. Rockefellergreen
ny · 1965 · cited in 9 New York opinions naming this issue, 1973–2017
2 sentences

2017(Matter of Johnson v Pataki, 91 NY2d 214 [1997].) In Mulroy v Carey ( 58 AD2d 207, 215 [4th Dept 1977], affd 43 NY2d 819 [1977]) it was held that there was no basis to review the Governor’s exercise of his superseder authority, referencing the “settled policy of the courts not to review the exercise of discretion by public officials in the enforcement of State statutes, in the absence of a clear violation of some constitutional mandate” (citing Gaynor v Rockefeller, 15 NY2d 120, 131 [1965]).

1988The outcome of this appeal is controlled by a long-standing principle, namely, "the settled policy of the courts not to review the exercise of discretion by public officials in the enforcement of State statutes, in the absence of a clear violation of some constitutional mandate.” (Gaynor v Rockefeller, 15 NY2d 120, 131 ; see also, Matter of Perazzo v Lindsay, 30 AD2d 179 , affd 23 NY2d 764 .) There is yet no mandatory ministerial duty that can be lawfully imposed upon the respondent Commissioner.

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Community Action Against Lead Poisoning v. Lyonsgreen
nyappdiv · 1974 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 1977–2009
2 sentences

2009(See Matter of Community Ac tion Against Lead Poisoning v Lyons, 43 AD2d 201, 202-203 [3d Dept 1974], affd 36 NY2d 686, 688 [1975] [denying mandamus to compel the Commissioner of Health to investigate and take ongoing regulatory and enforcement action relating to lead paint hazards was denied on grounds that Court was loathe to interfere with the executive department of the government in the exercise of its official duties unless there’s a violation of the law]; Matter of Perazzo v Lindsay, 30 AD2d 179 [1st Dept 1968] [denying mandamus to compel a municipal government to take action to enforce

1977Mandamus was denied in Matter of Community Action Against Lead Poisoning v Lyons ( 43 AD2d 201, 202-203 ) when the petitioners sought to compel the respondent Commissioner of Health to institute certain procedures pursuant to the Public Health Law.

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Rivergate Co. v. Board of Standards & Appeals of the City of New Yorkgreen
nyappdiv · 1988 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017It is “the settled policy of the courts not to review the exercise of discretion by public officials in the enforcement of State statutes, in the absence of a clear violation of some constitutional mandate” (Matter of Rivergate Co. v Board of Stds. & Appeals of City of N.Y., 144 AD2d 266, 266 [1st Dept 1988], lv denied 74 NY2d 605 [1989] [internal quotation marks omitted]).

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Mulroy v. Careygreen
nyappdiv · 1977 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017(Matter of Johnson v Pataki, 91 NY2d 214 [1997].) In Mulroy v Carey ( 58 AD2d 207, 215 [4th Dept 1977], affd 43 NY2d 819 [1977]) it was held that there was no basis to review the Governor’s exercise of his superseder authority, referencing the “settled policy of the courts not to review the exercise of discretion by public officials in the enforcement of State statutes, in the absence of a clear violation of some constitutional mandate” (citing Gaynor v Rockefeller, 15 NY2d 120, 131 [1965]).

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Community Action Against Lead Poisoning v. Lyonsgreen
ny · 1975 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

2009(See Matter of Community Ac tion Against Lead Poisoning v Lyons, 43 AD2d 201, 202-203 [3d Dept 1974], affd 36 NY2d 686, 688 [1975] [denying mandamus to compel the Commissioner of Health to investigate and take ongoing regulatory and enforcement action relating to lead paint hazards was denied on grounds that Court was loathe to interfere with the executive department of the government in the exercise of its official duties unless there’s a violation of the law]; Matter of Perazzo v Lindsay, 30 AD2d 179 [1st Dept 1968] [denying mandamus to compel a municipal government to take action to enforce

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Perazzo v. Lindsaygreen
ny · 1968 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
1 sentence

1988The outcome of this appeal is controlled by a long-standing principle, namely, "the settled policy of the courts not to review the exercise of discretion by public officials in the enforcement of State statutes, in the absence of a clear violation of some constitutional mandate.” (Gaynor v Rockefeller, 15 NY2d 120, 131 ; see also, Matter of Perazzo v Lindsay, 30 AD2d 179 , affd 23 NY2d 764 .) There is yet no mandatory ministerial duty that can be lawfully imposed upon the respondent Commissioner.

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Hamptons Hospital & Medical Center, Inc. v. Mooregreen
ny · 1981 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
1 sentence

1984Center v Moore, 52 NY2d 88, 96.) “It is the settled policy of the courts not to review the exercise of discretion by public officials in the enforcement of State statutes, in the absence of a clear violation of some constitutional mandate.” (Gaynor v Rockefeller, 15 NY2d 120, 131 ).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in New York. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (9)

CaseCitedYears
Gaynor v. Rockefeller green
nyappdiv · 1964
2 sentences

1977The power and the responsibility are his, and his only.’ In Gaynor v Rockefeller ( 21 AD2d 92, 98 , affd 15 NY2d 120, 131 ) Justice Stevens wrote in the Appellate Division, 'The * * * Governor of the State "is immune from interference by judicial process and free from judicial control in his performance of executive powers” ’, and in the Court of Appeals Judge Fuld wrote, 'It is the settled policy of the courts not to review the exercise of discretion by public officials in the enforcement of State statutes, in the absence of a clear violation of some constitutional mandate.’ * * * "No instanc

1977The power and the responsibility are his, and his only.” In Gaynor v Rockefeller ( 21 AD2d 92, 98 , affd 15 NY2d 120, 131 ) Justice Stevens wrote in the Appellate Division, "The * * * Governor of the State 'is immune from interference by judicial process and free from judicial control in his performance of executive powers’ ”, and in the Court of Appeals Judge Fuld wrote, "It is the settled policy of the courts not to review the exercise of discretion by public officials in the enforcement of State statutes, in the absence of a clear violation of some constitutional mandate.” The expressions b

21977–1977
Mulroy v. Carey green
ny · 1977
1 sentence

2017(Matter of Johnson v Pataki, 91 NY2d 214 [1997].) In Mulroy v Carey ( 58 AD2d 207, 215 [4th Dept 1977], affd 43 NY2d 819 [1977]) it was held that there was no basis to review the Governor’s exercise of his superseder authority, referencing the “settled policy of the courts not to review the exercise of discretion by public officials in the enforcement of State statutes, in the absence of a clear violation of some constitutional mandate” (citing Gaynor v Rockefeller, 15 NY2d 120, 131 [1965]).

12017–2017
MATTER OF JOHNSON v. Pataki green
ny · 1997
1 sentence

2017(Matter of Johnson v Pataki, 91 NY2d 214 [1997].) In Mulroy v Carey ( 58 AD2d 207, 215 [4th Dept 1977], affd 43 NY2d 819 [1977]) it was held that there was no basis to review the Governor’s exercise of his superseder authority, referencing the “settled policy of the courts not to review the exercise of discretion by public officials in the enforcement of State statutes, in the absence of a clear violation of some constitutional mandate” (citing Gaynor v Rockefeller, 15 NY2d 120, 131 [1965]).

12017–2017
National Equipment Corp. v. Ruiz green
nyappdiv · 2005
1 sentence

2009Corp. v Ruiz, 19 AD3d 5 [1st Dept 2005] [where the duty sought to be compelled involves the exercise of discretion or judicial power, mandamus may not be employed to direct the decisionmaker to decide in a particular manner].) Accordingly, as the Superintendent’s power to act against any carriers for their claims settlement practices is at the discretion of the Superintendent, mandamus will not lie.

12009–2009
Vanilla v. Moran green
nysupct · 1947
1 sentence

1972(Vanilla v. Moran, 188 Misc. 325 , affd. 272 App. Div. 859 ; Gaynor v. Rockefeller, 15 N Y 2d 120; Matter of Gournet v. Lefkowitz, 27 A D 2d 809.) The allegations of the complaint raise the question of whether the appropriation bills submitted by the defendant to the Legislature are in compliance with constitutional requirements, and thus, it is properly before the court.

11972–1972
People ex rel. Clapp v. Listman neutral
nysupct · 1903
1 sentence

1968Clapp v. Listman, 40 Misc. 372 , affd. 84 App. Div. 633 ; cf. R. v. Metropolitan Police Comr., [1968] 1 All E.R 763.) “ It is the settled policy of the courts not to review the exercise of discretion by public officials in the enforcement of State statutes, in the absence of a clear violation of some constitutional mandate.” (Gaynor v. Rockefeller, 15 N Y 2d 120, 131).

11968–1968
People ex rel. Clapp v. Listman green
nyappdiv · 1903
1 sentence

1968Clapp v. Listman, 40 Misc. 372 , affd. 84 App. Div. 633 ; cf. R. v. Metropolitan Police Comr., [1968] 1 All E.R 763.) “ It is the settled policy of the courts not to review the exercise of discretion by public officials in the enforcement of State statutes, in the absence of a clear violation of some constitutional mandate.” (Gaynor v. Rockefeller, 15 N Y 2d 120, 131).

11968–1968
Lewis v. Lefkowitz green
nysupct · 1961
1 sentence

1965(See People v. Ballard, 134 N. Y. 269, 293 ; Matter of Lewis v. Lefkowitz, 32 Misc 2d 434 , affd. 17 A D 2d 778.) No basis is here shown for charging the State or City with being a party to the denial to the plaintiffs of the equal protection of the laws in violation of Federal or State constitutional guarantees.

11965–1965
People v. . Ballard green
ny · 1892
1 sentence

1965(See People v. Ballard, 134 N. Y. 269, 293 ; Matter of Lewis v. Lefkowitz, 32 Misc 2d 434 , affd. 17 A D 2d 778.) No basis is here shown for charging the State or City with being a party to the denial to the plaintiffs of the equal protection of the laws in violation of Federal or State constitutional guarantees.

11965–1965

Where else courts name it

NY 14 (1965–2017) CA 5 (1981–2025) PA 5 (1957–2026) WA 4 (1976–2019) MD 3 (1992–1995) TX 3 (1992–2018) NC 3 (1945–2003) IL 3 (2011–2020) LA 2 (1922–1995) MA 2 (1995–2011) OH 2 (1988–2000) FL 2 (1965–1991) ME 2 (1999–2021)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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