Cooper v. Smith, 63 N.Y.2d 615

OPINION OF THE COURT

On review of submissions pursuant to section 500.4 of the Rules of the Court of Appeals (22 NYCRR 500.4), order affirmed, without costs. Petitioner has failed to show any statutory, regulatory or precedential right to his prison job. Accordingly, no proceeding lies for its termination in the absence of proof of denial of constitutional right or statutory violation.

Concur: Chief Judge Cooke and Judges Jasen, Jones, Wachtler, Meyer, Simons and Kaye.

Case Details

Case Name: Cooper v. Smith

Court Name: New York Court of Appeals

Date Published: Jul 3, 1984

Citations: 63 N.Y.2d 615; 468 N.E.2d 701; 479 N.Y.S.2d 519; 1984 N.Y. LEXIS 4499

Court Abbreviation: N.Y.