Appellate Division, Fourth Department · October 2, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 05634
Matter of Staie v Davidson
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Holding The appeal is dismissed as moot because a superseding order entered upon the consent of the parties modified the custody arrangement. The court further determined that the exception to the mootness doctrine does not apply to this case.
The court’s words
We conclude that the superseding order renders this appeal moot
2026 NY Slip Op 05634, at the official text
We further conclude that the exception to the mootness doctrine does not apply
2026 NY Slip Op 05634, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Fourth Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | October 2, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 05634 |
| Area of law | Family Law |
| Week | Week ending October 3, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05634 |
| 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 | 833 |
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ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, Matter of Staie v Davidson, 2026 NY Slip Op 05634 (Appellate Division, Fourth Department, October 2, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-05634/
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