Appellate Division, Second Department · September 30, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 05542
Matter of Antonio T.
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Holding The appeal was dismissed as academic because the patient had already been discharged from the facility. The court declined to invoke the exception to the mootness doctrine, finding the issues did not warrant review.
The court’s words
the appeal is dismissed as academic, without costs or disbursements
2026 NY Slip Op 05542, at the official text
this matter does not warrant the invocation of the exception to the mootness doctrine
2026 NY Slip Op 05542, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Second Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | September 30, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 05542 |
| Area of law | Mental Hygiene Law |
| Week | Week ending October 3, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05542 |
| Publication status | Slip opinions are uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports. |
| Source feed | New York slip opinion page |
| Law Watch record id | 717 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, Matter of Antonio T., 2026 NY Slip Op 05542 (Appellate Division, Second Department, September 30, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-05542/
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