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This document pertains to an Article 78 proceeding initiated by Moms for Liberty, Inc. of Wayne County and Reverend Jacob Marchitell against the State of New York and related educational authorities. It challenges the decision of the Clyde-Savannah Central School District\'s Board of Education to retain several books containing sexually explicit material in their school library, asserting that the Board exceeded its authority and violated the rights of parents and students. The petitioners...

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How to fill out verified article 78 petition

1. Begin by identifying the proper jurisdiction and court where the petition will be filed.
2. Gather all relevant facts and documentation related to the case.
3. Draft the petition including the title, parties involved, and a clear and concise statement of the facts.
4. State the specific action or decision being challenged and the grounds for challenging it.
5. Include a request for relief, specifying what you want the court to do.
6. Sign the petition with the petitioner's name and contact information.
7. Prepare a verification statement confirming the truth of the information provided in the petition.
8. File the petition with the appropriate court and pay any required filing fees.
9. Serve copies of the petition on all relevant parties involved in the case.

Who needs verified article 78 petition?

1. Individuals who have been adversely affected by a decision made by a state or local agency or public body.
2. People seeking to challenge administrative actions or legal decisions that they believe are unlawful or unfair.
3. Residents wanting to seek judicial review of a government action that impacts their rights or interests.

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What is verified article 78 petition?

A verified article 78 petition is a legal document filed in New York to challenge the decisions or actions of a government agency or body, asserting that the decision was arbitrary, capricious, an abuse of discretion, or otherwise not in accordance with the law.

Who is required to file verified article 78 petition?

Any individual or entity that believes they have been adversely affected by a government agency's decision or action can file a verified article 78 petition.

How to fill out verified article 78 petition?

To fill out a verified article 78 petition, one must provide accurate information regarding the petitioner, the agency involved, the nature of the challenge, and the facts surrounding the case. It should be signed and verified under oath.

What is the purpose of verified article 78 petition?

The purpose of a verified article 78 petition is to seek judicial review of a governmental decision, aiming to ensure that the agency acted within its legal authority and followed proper procedures.

What information must be reported on verified article 78 petition?

The verified article 78 petition must report the petitioner's name and address, the agency's name, a statement of the facts, the specific grounds for the challenge, and the relief sought.