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People v. Dill

Citation: 2022 NY Slip Op 05432Docket: 650 KAH 21-00130

Court: Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York; September 30, 2022; New York; State Appellate Court

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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

Habeas Corpus Petition Review

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 Proceedings

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.