Narrative Opinion Summary
In *People v. Dill* (2022 NY Slip Op 05432), the Appellate Division of the Fourth Department addressed an appeal concerning a habeas corpus proceeding initiated by Wayne C. James against Danielle Dill, the Acting Executive Director of the Central New York Psychiatric Center. The initial judgment, rendered by Justice Patrick F. MacRae in Oneida County on December 1, 2020, denied James's petition for habeas corpus. On September 30, 2022, the court received and filed a stipulation of discontinuance signed by both parties' attorneys, leading to the unanimous dismissal of the appeal without costs. The case highlights procedural developments in appellate review following a habeas corpus petition and concludes with the parties opting to discontinue the appeal process.
Legal Issues Addressed
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Application: The case demonstrates the procedural aspects of appellate review in a habeas corpus proceeding.
Reasoning: The initial judgment, rendered by Justice Patrick F. MacRae in Oneida County on December 1, 2020, denied James's petition for habeas corpus.
Stipulation of Discontinuance in Appellate Proceedingssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appeal was dismissed following a mutual agreement between the parties to discontinue the appeal process.
Reasoning: On September 30, 2022, the court received and filed a stipulation of discontinuance signed by both parties' attorneys, leading to the unanimous dismissal of the appeal without costs.