NY Court System Flashcards

1
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What is the court of appeals?

A

NY’s highest court

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Does the court of appeals have original jx?

A

NO, only appellate jx in criminal and civil cases without regard to the amount in controversy

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3
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How is the appellate division organized?

A

into 4 judicial departments

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4
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What does the Appellate Terms of both the First and Second department hear?

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appeals from the civil court of New York City and the Appellate terms of the second department also hears appeals from district, county city, town and village courts

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What type of jx does the Supreme Court in NY have?

A

general original jx of all cases in law and equity without monetary limitation unless its jx has been specifically proscribed.

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