A date has been set for validating or denying the order to euthanize Natalie Beratta's dog Jack.

Judge Michael Dwyer will hear the appeal on Friday, June 28, 2013 at 10:15am in Oneida County Court.  Dwyer will decide whether New Hartford Town Justice James Van Slyke acted improperly when he issued the order in March.

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