There is an Appellate Division case that says you can sue for damages. However, what are your damages? Are they worth the time and expense that a...

Yes, but the problem is that assault is an intentional tort so the person will not have any insurance to cover your claim. In addition, if you get...

Your husband needs to file and serve a Notice of Appeal within 30 days of being sentenced in order to preserve his right to appeal. Once that is...

Calling someone filth sounds like opinion, which does not rise to the level of defamation. She could sue you but you could likely win a motion to...

I am handling a fuel oil spill now.

There is case law that says under the constitutional speedy trial right you can move to dismiss after 2 years. The Court then has to show a...

A NYS law allows a store employee to use reasonable force to detain a shoplifter.

I would never let a motion get submitted without opposition.

It will not automatically get dismissed because the court does not monitor service. You can move to dismiss but expect the plaintiff to cross-move...

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