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Last Updated on Wednesday, 26 August 2009 01:23 Written by rslcpol Wednesday, 26 August 2009 01:23
From Business First:
New York’s highest court will soon decide whether Gov. David Paterson can legally appoint a lieutenant governor.
The state Court of Appeals announced on Aug. 25 that it will hear an appeal from Paterson challenging a lower court ruling that prevents him from installing a lieutenant governor.
The Court of Appeals is expediting the case, with oral arguments scheduled for Sept. 11.
It is the latest in a string of legal actions sparked when Paterson attempted to appoint Richard Ravitch in early July, in an effort to end a five-week stalemate in the state Senate.