Opinion
Motion No: M-5956
12-22-2016
In the Matter of a Proceeding Under Article 70 of the CPLR for a Writ of Habeas Corpus, The Nonhuman Rights Project, Inc., on behalf of Tommy, Petitioner-Appellant, v. Patrick C. Lavery, etc., et al., Respondents-Respondents.
Richard L. Cupp, Jr., Pepperdine University School of Law, Amicus Curiae.
An appeal having been taken from the order of the Supreme Court, New York County, entered on or about July 8, 2016, And Richard L. Cupp, Jr., Pepperdine University School of Law, having moved for leave to file a brief amicus curiae in connection with the aforesaid appeal, Now, upon reading and filing the papers with respect to the motion, and due deliberation having been had thereon, it is Ordered that the motion is granted to the extent of directing movant to file an original and 8 copies of a brief amicus curiae, submitted with the moving papers, but in compliance with CPLR 5529 and 22NYCRR 600.10, with this Court together with proof of service on counsel for petitioner and on all respondents on or before January 4, 2017, for the February Term, to which Term the perfected appeal is adjourned.
_____________________ DEPUTY CLERK
PRESENT - Hon. Peter Tom, Justice Presiding, David B. Saxe Rosalyn H. Richter Judith J. Gische Ellen Gesmer, Justices
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