While on appeal is a denial on a motion (with notice) at the Appellate Term (2nd dept.) reviewable to the Appellate Division?

That's the end of the road. In general, appellate courts control their own calendars. Why was the appeal dismissed? What grounds did you give...

How Do I apply for Transcript relief?

If by "transcript relief" you mean not having to pay for them, you make a motion in the Appellate Division for poor person relief. Contact the...

Does NYS Supreme Court have one set of rules for answering a plaintiff's complaint, or are there variations among districts?

CPLR Article 30 governs pleadings, not the so-called uniform rules, or individual court rules.

You most often see this in matrimonial cases, but it may occur elsewhere as well.

What legal action does sandra have in both contract and tort

Insurance company first, as noted. Consult a product liability attorney. It's a tough case unless you get an expert to say it was the timer.

A pro se party cannot issue a subpoena on his/her own, but must have the court sign them. Attorneys, on the other hand, can sign subpoenas as...

How does a judge change the venue of a court hearing?

Your question requires a reading of the Uniform Justice Court Act alongside the CPLR. I would not venture a guess as to the answer without doing so.

A defendant answers a Complaint which included his Bill of Particulars. Next step: the plaintiff must respond. Correct?

I'm betting you did not get defendant's bill of particulars, but his/her demand for your bill of particulars. You may serve a demand for the...

Can an officer of the court act as an expert witness?

Obviously not. What makes you think the judge or his court attorney is an expert?

What does a pro se do if they do not receive a notice of discontinuance as granted by the judge in court three weeks ago?

The case was discontinued in open court, and you have the right to documentation of that. If plaintiff continues to drag his/her feet, write a...