CPLR: SMJ of NY

Question 1

up to what amount does a county court have jurisdiction?

Answer 1

$25,000

Question 2

Over what matters does the court of claims preside?

Answer 2

every civil action brought against or by the state of NY

Question 3

over what matters does City court have jurisdiction?

Answer 3

misdemeanors; summary proceedings; and civil actions up to $15,000. Cases under $5,000 are heard in small claims court.

Question 4

explain aggregation of claims

Answer 4

NY does not aggregate claims, so a plaintiff may bring several differen-but-related claims in one action so long as each claim does not rise above the jurisdictional limit.