Matter of Yolanda D.

New York Court of Appeals · Decided 1996-10-22

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OPINION OF THE COURT Smith, J. The issue presented on this appeal is whether Family Court properly exercised jurisdiction over the appellant, the uncle of the abused child, as a person legally responsible for his niece’s care (see, Family Ct Act § 1012 [a], [g]). Concluding that appellant w…

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