Family Life

03.22.13 | Sarah Harnisch

There was a major court case out of Dryden and Middlefield New York Thursday over whether or not towns or landowners had the right to control gas drilling. Four appellate judges seemed skeptical of both side's claims, peppering attorneys with an hour of questions. One side said giving towns control would lead to unpredictabilty, the other side said towns have legal rights-- by state law-- to control what happens within city limits. A decision is usually issued within 6 to 8 weeks under the state appellate court system.