New York Court of Appeals
In the Matter of Stanley Steingut v. Eugene Gold, as District Attorney of Kings County
July 14, 197742 N.Y.2d 311
Summary
The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the Appellate Division's grant of an article 78 writ of prohibition, holding that Kings County lacked jurisdiction to indict the Steinguts because the injured‑forum provision of CPL 20.40 did not apply and no particular effect was shown. The court also affirmed that prohibition is the proper extraordinary remedy to challenge such jurisdictional claims. Justice Jones dissented, arguing that the indictment itself established jurisdiction and that prohibition should not be available.