CPLR By the Numbers Volume 2 Flashcards
3402- Note of Issue
At any time after issue is first joined or at least after _________ after the service of a summons has been completed whether we have joinder or not, any party may place a case on the calendar by filing within __________ after service, with proof of such service, ___________ of a “Note of Issue with the clerk.
The clerk (soon to be you) shall enter the case upon the calendar as of the date of filing the note of issue
FORTY(40) DAYS ………..TEN (10) DAYS……. TWO (2) COPIES
3402- Note of Issue
- A party who brings in a new party shall within __________ serve him with the note of issue and file a statement with the clerk advising him of the bringing in of such new party and of any change in the title of the action, with proof of service of the note of issue upon the new party, and of such statement upon all parties who have appeared in the action.
- The case shall retain its place upon the calendar unless the court otherwise directs.
FIVE(5)DAYS
3403- Trial Preferences
Civil cases are tried in the order in which the notes of issue have been filed. The following cases however are entitled to a preference:
1. An action brought by or against the ____ (or state officer or board of officers)
2. An action where a preference is provided by ________
3. An action where the _________ will be provided by an early trial
4. An action upon the application of a party who has reached the age ________ years
5. An action based on medical, dental or podiatric _________
6. An action to recover damages for personal injuries where the plaintiff is ___________ and alleges such illness is the result of action by the defendant
7. NEW - any child sexual abuse or sex abuse action which has been revived pursuant to section 214-G or 214-J of the CPLR.
State………. statute…… interests of justice ……. 70 ……. malpractice…… terminally ill
3403- Trial Preferences
Civil cases are tried in the order in which the notes of issue have been filed. The following cases however are entitled to a preference:
- An action upon the application of a party who has reached the age ______ years
70
3403- Trial Preferences
To obtain a preference a notice of motion for such must be filed with the note of issue or_________ after such service by any other party, with the exception of the party who turned 70 years or became terminally ill, it can be ________ during the pendency of the action
TEN (10) DAYS…… anytime
3404- Dismissal of Abandoned Cases
- A case “marked off” or struck from the calendar if not restored within __________ is deemed abandoned and shall be dismissed without costs for neglect to prosecute.
- **The clerk shall make an appropriate entry _______ the necessity of an order.
ONE (1)YEAR……… WITHOUT
3405- Arbitration of Certain Claims
The Chief Judge of the court of __________ shall make the rules for arbitration of claims for the recovery of money not exceeding ________ , or in NYC Civil Court ________
appeals…… $6,000.00…..$10,000.00
3406- Mandatory Filing and Pre-calendar Conference (relates to CPLR3409) +
Not more than ________ after issue is joined, the plaintiff in an action seeking damages for medical, dental or podiatric malpractice must file a special notice to that effect with the clerk of the court along with proof that such notice was served on all parties and proof that, if demanded, authorizations to obtain medical, dental, podiatric and hospital records have been served upon the defendants in the action; and such other papers as may be required to be filed by rule of the chief administrator of the courts.
SIXTY (60) DAYS
3406- Mandatory Filing and Pre-calendar Conference (relates to CPLR3409) +
- There shall be a pre-calendar conference which will determine the timeline to complete disclosure at no more than ________ after the notice of medical, dental or podiatric malpractice has been filed and to be ready for trial within __________ after such notice is filed.
- The pre-calendar conference will be held after the issue is _______ but before the note of issue is filed.
TWELVE (12) MONTHS……. EIGHTEEN (18) MONTHS ………. joined
3407- Preliminary Conference in Personal Injury Actions for the Terminally III+
In the case of a person terminally ill, a request for an expedited preliminary conference may be made in writing filed with the clerk along with a physician’s affidavit stating among other things the life expectancy of the party. The court shall hold such conference within __________ and the court shall issue an order for the completion of discovery within ___________ .
TWENTY (20) DAYS……… NINETY (90) DAYS
3407- Preliminary Conference in Personal Injury Actions for the Terminally III+
At conference, the court shall issue an order that a note of issue and certificate of readiness be filed in such action within a period of time specified in the order, trial should receive a preference, and shall commence within __________
ONE (1) YEAR
3408- Mandatory Settlement Conference in Residential Foreclosure actions
In any residential foreclosure action involving a home loan where the defendant is a resident of the property being foreclosed, the court shall hold a mandatory foreclosure conference within _________ after the date when proof of service is filed, or upon a date agreed upon by the parties. The purpose is to hold settlement discussions and try to reach a mutually agreeable resolution.
SIXTY (60) DAYS
3408- Mandatory Settlement Conference in Residential Foreclosure actions
Within ________ of any settlement agreement or loan modification, the plaintiff must file a notice of discontinuance and vacatur of the lis pendens (a notice lenders use when they initiate a foreclosure sale).
90 days
3408- Mandatory Settlement Conference in Residential Foreclosure actions
Upon a finding that the Plaintiff failed to negotiate in good faith,interest may be tolled, damages may be awarded and a civil penalty not to exceed __________
$25,000.00
3408- Mandatory Settlement Conference in Residential Foreclosure actions
- (Bard) At the first settlement conference in a foreclosure action, if the defendant has not filed an answer or made a pre-answer motion to dismiss, the court will advise the defendant of their right to answer the complaint, the consequences of not answering, provide information about foreclosure prevention assistance, and provide them with a copy of the Consumer Bill of Rights
- A defendant who appears at a settlement conference but has not filed an answer will be presumed to have a reasonable excuse for the default and will be allowed to file an answer without any substantive defenses deemed to have been waived within ___________ of initial appearance at the settlement conference.
thirty days
3409- Settlement Conference in Medical, Dental and Podiatric Malpractice Actions+
There is also a mandatory settlement conference in medical, dental or podiatric malpractice cases, which shall be had within __________ after the filing of the note of issue and certificate of readiness or __________ after the decision denying a motion to vacate a note or certificate
FORTY-FIVE(45)DAYS……… 45 days
Rule 3410. Face-to-face meeting for foreclosure of reverse cooperative apartment unit loans.
(Bard) Within ________ of serving the notice to the borrower, the petitioner must file a specialized request for judicial intervention with the clerk, and the court must hold a mandatory settlement conference to discuss possible resolution to avoid the borrower’s loss of the apartment within ______ of receipt of the notice to discuss the parties’ rights and obligations under the loan documents.
TEN (10) DAYS………. SIXTY (60) DAYS
Rule 3410. Face-to-face meeting for foreclosure of reverse cooperative apartment unit loans.
If the plaintiff fails to negotiate in good faith, the court at a minimum, must toll the accumulation and collection of interest, costs,and fees during any undue delay caused by the plaintiff and may, compel the production of documents, impose a civil penalty not to exceed _________ (hey, this sounds familiar…), and/or award damages, fees, expenses, and attorney fees accrued due to the failure, or any other relief the court deems appropriate
$25,000.00
4102- Demand and Waiver of Trial by Jury
- Any party may demand a trial by jury when such right exists by serving on all parties and filing a note of issue containing a ___________
- Any other party may demand a jury by serving such jury demand within ____________ of being served the note of issue.
- *The note of issue must be served _____________
jury demand. …FIFTEEN (15) DAYS………first
4102- Demand and Waiver of Trial by Jury
- If a demand for jury trial covers only certain issues, the other side may, within __________ , file a demand for jury trial as to the other issues.
- You should also know that a party may not __________ a demand for a jury trial without the consent of the other parties!
TEN (10) DAYS….. withdraw
4104- Number of Jurors
A CIVIL JURY SHALL BE COMPOSED OF _______ PERSONS
SIX
4105- Persons Who Constitute the CIVIL Jury
The first _________ persons whose names are drawn and called and are approved by the parties shall constitute the CIVIL jury
SIX
4109- Peremptory Challenges (KNOW THIS - THEY WILL ASK)
- The plaintiff or plaintiffs shall have a combined total of ___________ peremptory challenges plus _________ for every _______ alternates
- The defendant or defendants shall have a combined total of __________ peremptory challenges plus __________ for every _______ alternates
THREE(3) …….. ONE (1) ….two……. THREE(3)……. ONE(l) … two
4110- Challenges for Cause
- Persons shall be disqualified as jurors if related within the ___________ degree by consanguinity or affinity to a party.
- The party related to the juror must raise the objection before the case is opened, any other party must raise it no later than __________ after the verdict
Sixth …….. SIX (6) months
SIXTH DEGREE = SIX MONTHS
To help remember that last little diddy, take note of SIX being the common number
4113- Disagreement by Jury
A verdict may be rendered by not less than _________ of the jurors
five sixths (5/6)
4213- Decision of the Court
The decision of the court shall be rendered within _______ after the matter is finally submitted or after a motion whichever is later, unless the parties agree to extend the time
SIXTY (60) DAYS
4312- Number of Referees; Qualifications
The court may designate either _______ or ________ referees; in the case of a JHO as a referee there shall be _________
ONE or THREE …………. only ONE
4313- Notice
The clerk shall send a copy of the order of reference to the referee who will notify the parties of a time and place for a hearing within _____ of the day of the order, unless he declines to serve
TWENTY (20) Days
4319- Decision
The decision of the referee shall be made within _______ after the matter is submitted to him. If it is not filed within that time, the court may grant a new trial upon motion of a party and the referee shall not be entitled to fees.
- Take note: This is half the time the judge has to render a decision
THIRTY (30) Days
4403- Motion for new trial or to confirm or reject or grant other relief after reference to report or verdict of advisory jury+
- Within ________ after the verdict of an advisory jury or the report of a referee, upon the motion of either party or on its own initiative the court can confirm or reject in whole or in part such verdict or report.
- The court may make new findings without the taking of new testimony, and may order a new trial
FIFTEEN (15) DAYS
4404- Post Trial Motion for Judgment and New Trial
A POST-TRIAL motion under this article shall be made before the judge who presided at the trial and must be made within _______ after the decision, verdict or discharge of the jury. The court shall have no power to grant any relief once an appeal has been filed
- Keep in mind this differs from the time for filing an appeal which is 30 days
FIFTEEN (15) DAYS
4404- Post Trial Motion for Judgment and New Trial
- Every ground for post trial relief should be made within ________ post trial motion
- Each party shall raise by the motion or by demand every ground for post-trial relief then available to him.
ONE(1)
5003a- Prompt Payment Following Settlement+
Prompt payments are expected after a matter has been settled within __________ after the plaintiff delivers a duly executed release and stipulation discontinuing the action
TWENTY ONE (21)DAYS
5003a- Prompt Payment Following Settlement+
When the defendant expected to pay is a municipality, then payment shall take place within __________ after the plaintiff delivers a duly executed release and stipulation discontinuing the action
NINETY(90)DAYS
5003a- Prompt Payment Following Settlement+
Payment shall also be made within _______________ when the defendant is the State from the day the _________ receives all papers required by him
NINETY(90)DAYS……comptroller
5003a- Prompt Payment Following Settlement+
- The provisions of this paragraph do not apply to insurance companies that insure municipalities, subdivisions of municipalities, the state, an officer or employee of the state entitled to indemnification or public corporations that are not indemnified by the state.
- The ___________ period applies to them.
twenty-one (21) day
NEW 5003-b. Nondisclosure agreements. (I would know this. It’s ripe for a question)
- Any such term or condition of confidentiality MUST be provided to all parties, and the plaintiff shall have ____________ to consider such term or condition.
- If after ___________ such term or condition is the plaintiff’s preference, such preference shall be memorialized in an agreement signed by all parties.
TWENTY-ONE (21) DAYS …………TWENTY-ONE (21) DAYS
NEW 5003-b. Nondisclosure agreements. (I would know this. It’s ripe for a question)
For a period of at least ____________ following the execution of such agreement, the plaintiff MAY revoke the agreement, and the agreement shall not become effective or be enforceable until such revocation period has expired.
SEVEN (7) DAYS
NEW 5004. Rate of interest. KNOW THIS!+
Interest shall be at the rate of ______________ per annum, except where otherwise provided by statute
nine percent
NEW 5004. Rate of interest. KNOW THIS!+
The annual rate of interest to be paid in an action arising out of a consumer debt where a natural person is a defendant shall be ______________ PER ANNUM.
TWO PERCENT (2%)
5011- Definition and Content of Judgment
When an incarcerated defendant is awarded damages, the court shall give prompt written notice to the office of __________ and shall direct that no payment be made to such inmate for a period of ___________ following the date of the entry of the order
victims services…… THIRTY (30) DAYS
5014- Action Upon Judgment+
- An action upon an existing money judgment can only be maintained where ___________ have elapsed since the first docketing of the judgment or in the case of a default judgment where the summons was served by a method other than __________
- In the first instance above, such action must be commenced during the year ________ to the expiration of the Ten years. The new judgment shall be designated a ______ Judgment. The lien upon the new judgment will take effect upon the expiration of Ten years of the docketing of the ________ judgment
TEN(10)YEARS….personal delivery….prior….. Renewal…….original
5020- Satisfaction - Piece
When a person entitled to enforce a judgment receives either full or partial satisfaction of the judgment, they shall execute and file with the proper clerk a satisfaction piece or partial satisfaction piece. A copy of such filed with the clerk shall be mailed to the judgment debtor within ____________ after the date of filing
TEN (10) DAYS
5020- Satisfaction – Piece
Within _________ after the entry of a judgment, the attorney of record for the judgment ________ may execute a full or partial satisfaction piece
TEN (10) YEARS ………… CREDITOR
5020- Satisfaction – Piece
(NEW) When the judgment for less than __________ DOLLARS is fully satisfied, if the person required to file a satisfaction piece fails to do so within ____________ , then they will liable to the judgment debtor for a penalty in the amount of __________.
FIVE THOUSAND ($5,000) …… TWENTY (20) DAYS……..$100.00
5020- Satisfaction – Piece
When the judgment for _______________ DOLLARS OR MORE is fully satisfied, if the person required to file a satisfaction piece fails to do so within ____________ , then they will liable to the judgment debtor for a penalty in the amount of ____________.
FIVE THOUSAND ($5,000)……….. TWENTY(20)DAYS………..$500.00
5020- Satisfaction – Piece
If the judgment creditor is a city with a population greater than one million persons, the ____________ begins to run from the serving of a written demand therefore by __________ mail, return receipt requested.
TWENTY (20) DAYS …….. certified
5203- Priorities and Liens Upon Real Property
(Bard) A judgment awarding ownership of an interest in real property shall be filed with the county clerk within ________ , but will be deemed to have been entered on the day ______ the determination was made solely for the purpose of establishing priority against a judicial lien created upon the filing of a ________ petition.
thirty (30) days…before…. bankruptcy
j**5205 - Personal Property Exempt from the Application to the Satisfaction of Money from Judgments (KNOW THIS - THEY WILL ASK)
The following personal property is exempt from the application to the satisfaction of a money judgment except where the judgment is for the purchase price of the exempt property (or was recovered by a domestic, laboring person or mechanic for work performed by that person in such capacity):
- All stoves and home heating equipment and necessary fuel for _________
120 DAYS
**5205 - Personal Property Exempt from the Application to the Satisfaction of Money from Judgments (KNOW THIS - THEY WILL ASK)
The following personal property is exempt from the application to the satisfaction of a money judgment except where the judgment is for the purchase price of the exempt property (or was recovered by a domestic, laboring person or mechanic for work performed by that person in such capacity):
- ______ sewing machine with its appurtenances
ONE
**5205 - Personal Property Exempt from the Application to the Satisfaction of Money from Judgments (KNOW THIS - THEY WILL ASK)
The following personal property is exempt from the application to the satisfaction of a money judgment except where the judgment is for the purchase price of the exempt property (or was recovered by a domestic, laboring person or mechanic for work performed by that person in such capacity):
- The family bible, family pictures, school books, any other books not exceeding __________
500 DOLLARS
**5205 - Personal Property Exempt from the Application to the Satisfaction of Money from Judgments (KNOW THIS - THEY WILL ASK)
The following personal property is exempt from the application to the satisfaction of a money judgment except where the judgment is for the purchase price of the exempt property (or was recovered by a domestic, laboring person or mechanic for work performed by that person in such capacity):
- Domestic animals with the necessary food for _______ up to a value of __________
120 DAYS….. 1000 DOLLARS…
Say goodbye to “Sparky” the pure breed, but keep the mutt
**5205 - Personal Property Exempt from the Application to the Satisfaction of Money from Judgments (KNOW THIS - THEY WILL ASK)
The following personal property is exempt from the application to the satisfaction of a money judgment except where the judgment is for the purchase price of the exempt property (or was recovered by a domestic, laboring person or mechanic for work performed by that person in such capacity):
- Necessary food for your family for ________
120 DAYS
**5205 - Personal Property Exempt from the Application to the Satisfaction of Money from Judgments (KNOW THIS - THEY WILL ASK)
The following personal property is exempt from the application to the satisfaction of a money judgment except where the judgment is for the purchase price of the exempt property (or was recovered by a domestic, laboring person or mechanic for work performed by that person in such capacity):
- All wearing apparel, household furniture, ______ mechanical, gas or electric refrigerator, ________ radio receiver, _______television set, New: _______computer and associated equipment. _______cellphone, crockery, tableware and cooking utensils that are necessary for the family and all prescribed health aids
ONE… ONE… ONE… ONE… ONE…
**5205 - Personal Property Exempt from the Application to the Satisfaction of Money from Judgments (KNOW THIS - THEY WILL ASK)
The following personal property is exempt from the application to the satisfaction of a money judgment except where the judgment is for the purchase price of the exempt property (or was recovered by a domestic, laboring person or mechanic for work performed by that person in such capacity):
- a watch, jewelry (besides wedding ring) and art, not exceeding _________
1000 DOLLARS
**5205 - Personal Property Exempt from the Application to the Satisfaction of Money from Judgments (KNOW THIS - THEY WILL ASK)
The following personal property is exempt from the application to the satisfaction of a money judgment except where the judgment is for the purchase price of the exempt property (or was recovered by a domestic, laboring person or mechanic for work performed by that person in such capacity):
- The necessary working tools for a mechanic or farm or team up to __________in value together with the necessary food for the team for ________ (as long as they are necessary to the carrying on of the judgment debtor’ profession or calling
3000 DOLLARS ….. 120 DAYS
**5205 - Personal Property Exempt from the Application to the Satisfaction of Money from Judgments (KNOW THIS - THEY WILL ASK)
The following personal property is exempt from the application to the satisfaction of a money judgment except where the judgment is for the purchase price of the exempt property (or was recovered by a domestic, laboring person or mechanic for work performed by that person in such capacity):
- ONE motor vehicle up to ________ above liens and loans unless the vehicle is used by a disabled judgment debtor, then ___________ above liens and loans (Ex:Van with wheelchair access). Interestingly, this exception of one vehicle being exempt does not apply if the debt enforced is for child support, spousal support, maintenance, alimony or equitable distribution or if the state of New York or any of its agencies is the judgment creditor
$4000 DOLLARS …….. $10,000 DOLLARS
**5205 - Personal Property Exempt from the Application to the Satisfaction of Money from Judgments (KNOW THIS - THEY WILL ASK)
The following personal property is exempt from the application to the satisfaction of a money judgment except where the judgment is for the purchase price of the exempt property (or was recovered by a domestic, laboring person or mechanic for work performed by that person in such capacity):
- If no homestead exemption is claimed (CPLR5206),then ___________ in personal property, bank account or cash
$1000 DOLLARS
**5205 - Personal Property Exempt from the Application to the Satisfaction of Money from Judgments (KNOW THIS - THEY WILL ASK)
(Bard) A cause of action to recover damages for taking or injuring exempt personal property is exempt from satisfaction of a money judgment, and the proceeds of the judgment are also exempt for ______
one year.
**5205 - Personal Property Exempt from the Application to the Satisfaction of Money from Judgments (KNOW THIS - THEY WILL ASK)
The following income is exempt from collection:
______ of the income from an exempt trust (The court may increase this to ______ )
90.00%…. 100%
**5205 - Personal Property Exempt from the Application to the Satisfaction of Money from Judgments (KNOW THIS - THEY WILL ASK)
The following income is exempt from collection:
______ of the earnings of the debtor within ______ prior or anytime after an income execution is delivered to the sheriff
90.00%…. 60 days
**5205 - Personal Property Exempt from the Application to the Satisfaction of Money from Judgments (KNOW THIS - THEY WILL ASK)
The following income is exempt from collection:
_______ of any money or debt due for the sale of milk produced on a farm by the debtor (MY BABY’S MILK MONEY!)
90.00%
**5205 - Personal Property Exempt from the Application to the Satisfaction of Money from Judgments (KNOW THIS - THEY WILL ASK)
Money in the NYS college tuition savings trust is exempt as follows:
- _______ in an account in connection with a scholarship program
- ______of the money of an account owned by the debtor who is a minor and sole beneficiary
- Up to _________________ in a tuition savings account owned by any other judgment debtor
100.00%… 100%…… 10,000 Dollars
**5205 - Personal Property Exempt from the Application to the Satisfaction of Money from Judgments (KNOW THIS - THEY WILL ASK)
The following income is exempt from collection:
If a convicted person obtains funds awarded by judgment, the first ___________ of such funds shall not be subject to execution for the satisfaction of a money judgment
TEN PERCENT (10%)
**5205 - Personal Property Exempt from the Application to the Satisfaction of Money from Judgments (KNOW THIS - THEY WILL ASK)
The following income is exempt from collection:
Any statutorily exempt payments directly or electronically deposited into a judgment debtors account during the __________ period prior to a restraining notice sent to the bank, then ________ is exempt from the satisfaction of a money judgment
45 DAY…. 2500.00 dollars
**5205 - Personal Property Exempt from the Application to the Satisfaction of Money from Judgments (KNOW THIS - THEY WILL ASK)
Be mindful that dollar amounts of the exemptions can be adjusted at _______ intervals by the Superintendent of Financial services based on the CPI-Urban Consumers, if done this happens on _________
3 year…. April 1st