To Be Argued By: STEVEN M. WISE, ESQ. Time Requested: 30 Minutes

New York Supreme Court APPELLATE DIVISION-THIRD DEPARTMENT

BRIEF FOR PETITIONERS-APPELLANTS

In the Matter of a Proceeding under Article 70 of the CPLR for a Writ of Habeas Corpus, THE NONHUMAN RIGHTS PROJECT, INC. on behalf of TOMMY,

Petitioners-Appellants,

-against- PATRICK C. LAVERY, individually and as an officer of Circle L Trailer Sales, Inc., DIANE LAVERY and CIRCLE L TRAILER SALES, INC.,

Respondents-Respondents.

ELIZABETH STEIN, ESQ. Attorney for Petitioners-Appellants The Nonhuman Rights Project, Inc., on behalf of Tommy 5 Dunhill Road New Hyde Park, New York 11040 (516) 747-4726

-and-

STEVEN M. WISE, ESQ. Attorney for Petitioners-Appellants Pro Hac Vice The Nonhuman Rights Project, Inc., on behalf of Tommy 5195 NW 112th Terrace Coral Springs, Florida 33076 (954) 648-9864

On the Brief: ELIZABETH STEIN, ESQ. STEVEN M. WISE, ESQ.

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