73 Misc. 2d 322 - In re Emerson’s Empirical Analysis

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1. “When the recodification of the Mental Hygiene Law was enacted, however, in 1972 (L. 1972, ch. 251), article 77 of the new State Mental Health Code adopted the Law Revision Commission and Bar Association Committee conservatorship proposal practically unchanged, and, indeed, extended it even to mentally retarded persons.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. In re Bankers Trust Co.

2. “The committee recommended that if a limited trial of the conservatorship idea was successful, 'a conservator should be authorized in the case of persons who are unable to care for their property and business interests whether or not they are hospitalized.’ (Mental Illness and Due Process, p. 42.)”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. In re Bankers Trust Co.

3. “'For many years, students of the needs of our senior citizens have urged the availability of procedures that would provide sufficient care and protection for the elderly without infringing their liberty and daily pattern more than necessary.’ (at p. 323) * * *”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. In re Bankers Trust Co.