Is an eviction case in the Supreme Court a “special proceeding”?

You might be able to start an eviction in Supreme (and I am not going to research the question for you), but it will most certainly get sent to...

Settlement before or after oral argument in court of appeals?

You are not in the Court of Appeals; you are in the Appellate Term. The Court of Appeals is two levels up. Nothing is certain in litigation,...

What do I need to say to the judge to convince him not to vacate dismissal?

To vacate a default a party has to show two things: reasonable excuse, and a meritorious claim or defense. "Forgetting" may or may not cut it as...

Can a party to a trial suppress a piece of evidence on the claim it is a typo error?

The error is not your problem. Say nothing. Beyond that, you are confusing admissibility with weight. If he offers and authenticates the...

What if I need to serve personally in hand an OTSC for Contempt in a Divorce and Plaintiff refuses service?

Get the affidavit of attempted service and be prepared to file it on the return date. And have the process server on tap.

How many days do a litigant have to Perfect ab Appeal in a matrimonial action in Niagara Supreme Court?

There are no contradictions. Rule 1000.2(b) says perfect within 60 days, or the appeal becomes subject to dismissal on motion pursuant to Rule...

There is no statutory time limit, although there might be a constitutional limit. See CPL 380.30. If your characterization is accurate, perhaps...

Why aren't Perjury laws enforced?

Prosecutors have broad discretion to determine what to prosecute and what to ignore with their limited resources.

Was it a good cause shown for untimely summary judgment motion?

But preclusion and SJ are not the same thing. The skilled appellate advocate frames the questions presented in the way most favorable to the...

Will I be able to file for Legal Abuse if my Case is not assigned a number?

How about you go to the County Clerk's office (assuming you filed a Supreme Court action) in person and try to track down your papers, with a copy...