MATTER OF LESSER v. CARMELA M


146 Misc.2d 1072 (1989)

In the Matter of Michael Lesser, Petitioner, v. Carmela M., Respondent.

Supreme Court, Queens County.

September 6, 1989


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Nixon, Hargrove, Devans & Doyle (Richard T. Yarmel of counsel), for petitioner. Thomas Behrendt for respondent.


ANGELO GRACI, J.

In this proceeding commenced by the service of an order to show cause, petitioner seeks court authorization to administer antipsychotic medication to respondent over her objection. Respondent cross-moves to dismiss the petition on the ground that the court lacks jurisdiction over the subject matter of the proceeding.

Pursuant to a judicial order respondent is being retained as an...

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