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Martinez v. Monroe Community College

NEW YORK

2006

Marriage Recognition

  
 


Martinez
     v.
Monroe Community College

Index No. 00433/05

A public employee sought spousal benefits for her same-sex partner. The women had celebrated a marriage in Canada. The court refused to recognize the marriage. An appeal is said to be pending.

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› Trial Court Decision of July 31, 2006 (unpublished; obtained from court)

 

 

 


 

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