No one else directly answered your question, which was whether a verified complaint can be used as an affidavit to oppose summary judgment. The...

Pro Se paperwork question. Family Court

The clerk is wrong about the OTSC, but it's tough to buck the clerk. If he/she wants a petition for a writ of habeas corpus, then do that; it is...

Appeal by permission

I agree with my colleagues. If the Appellate Division had granted leave to appeal, your chances might be better on appeal. But the Appellate...

Do district courts respect rulings from other circuit courts

You are taking a big risk if you decide to violate a federal statute in New York based on its invalidation by the Ninth Circuit (which is...

How can i get a Furlough or appeal bond post conviction?

Stays of sentence are not readily granted. You will need to demonstrate that there was a clear legal error in your trial, i.e., that there is a...

What does it mean "adjustment is not being considered" & both parties can file a petition on the complaint with the DA?

This is a criminal prosecution in everything except name. Instead of DA, they say "presentment agency." Instead of crime, they say "an act which,...

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Can a motion to vacate or amend a judgment (renewal) be filed five years after the judgment was renewed?

First, what is an unlawful detainer judgment? I see references to them all over Avvo, but we have no such thing in N.Y. Second, if the judgment...

What to do after losing an appeal?

If Iowa law authorizes it, you could move to reargue or vacate. Ultimately, though, there is no way to force a judge to address arguments s/he...

How much time do I have to appeal a decision from the Appellate Term, First Dept in a housing court matter?

Make sure the Notice of Appeal gets filed in the Civil Court Clerk's office, and that you serve your adversary with a copy.

If the appeal is in the Second Department, you might get a calendar date this spring. I can't say whether the First Department is significantly...