MATTER OF PAPONJA


2 Misc.2d 620 (1956)

In the Matter of the Certification of Barney Paponja, an Alleged Mentally Ill Person.

County Court, Jefferson County.

July 25, 1956.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Jacob K. Javits, Attorney-General (Herman H. Arkin of counsel), for Herman V. Snow, as Director of the St. Lawrence State Hospital.


MILTON A. WILTSE, J.

Under date of May 8, 1956 a petition was presented, that was allegedly signed by Herman V. Snow, Director of the St. Lawrence State Hospital. Two physicians certified to the alleged condition of the alleged incompetent, above named.

Neither the petition, nor the certifications of the physicians, was verified or acknowledged in any manner.

The purpose of the presentation of the petition and accompanying certifications...

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