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Ginsberg v. Purcell

Citations

  • 51 N.Y.2d 272
  • 414 N.E.2d 648
  • 434 N.Y.S.2d 147
  • 1980 N.Y. LEXIS 2725

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  • the Constitution is to be construed to give its provisions practical effect, so that it receives a fair and liberal construction, not only according to its letter, but also according to its spirit and the general purposes of its enactment

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Judges: Cooke, Fuchsberg, Gabrielli, Jasen, Jones, Meyer, Wachtler

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