Trial ended and I lost. Law guardian appealed the judges decision, what now?

In the Appellate Division, the briefs of all parties, plus the record--all the proceedings, testimony, documents, and evidence admitted in Family...

After discovery has been completed, is it a good idea for the plaintiff to ask for a summary judgment?

I would add that this kind of a case is "he said/she said," which equals crediblity, which is beyond the scope of SJ, according to the case law.

Child custody

You will not likely get a stay from the trial court, but you can ask. If unsuccessful, you can go to the Appellate Division where you will have to...

What is the legal term for reopening a case file in housing court. Decision done without proper evidence

I changed the Practice Area to Landlord/Tenant, as NYC Housing Court has many rules peculiar to it. If the order or judgment was on default,...

Hi. I filed an appeal to Appellate Court to overturn a final custody order. I did not ask for "leave" it was a final order.

I would need to see the order appealed from and your motion papers to understand this situation, as it does not make sense as set forth. You also...

I will move this to Employment/Labor so the right people will see it and respond. I can't help you beyond that.

If, as my colleague said, there is a money judgment against you, you can post an undertaking and thereby stay further enforcement. If no money...

Can a judge issue a signed SJ motion without the moving party filing a Note of Issue. I thought Note of Issue MUST b filed 1st.

It is better to wait for an answer to your first question before posting another overlapping question. Summary judgment and note of issue have...

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What is I-290B

I have moved this to immigration. You will get more helpful responses there. An immigration appeal is still immigration.

Whether opposition papers can be mailed to New York's Housing Court office

Forget the certified mail. Have someone serve your adversary by dropping the papers in a mailbox and doing an affidavit of service. A party is...