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section 217 four month statute of limitations in New York

51 New York opinions name it 4 courts 1975–2025 5 in the last five years

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Followed or applied (23)

CaseFollowedCited
Jackson v. Fischergreen
nyappdiv · 2009 · cited in 4 New York opinions naming this issue, 2015–2021
2 sentences

2015The applicable four-month statute of limitations pursuant to CPLR 217 did not begin to run until petitioner “received notice of the final administrative determination” (Matter of Jackson v Fischer, 67 AD3d 1207, 1208 [2009]; see Matter of Biondo v New York State Bd. of Parole, 60 NY2d 832, 834 [1983]), and respondent failed to meet his burden of establishing that petitioner received such notice more than four months before commencing the instant proceeding (see Jackson, 67 AD3d at 1208 ; Matter of Chrysler v Goord, 49 AD3d 1342, 1343 [2008]).

2015The applicable four-month statute of limitations pursuant to CPLR 217 did not begin to run until petitioner “received notice of the final administrative determination” (Matter of Jackson v Fischer, 67 AD3d 1207, 1208 [2009]; see Matter of Biondo v New York State Bd. of Parole, 60 NY2d 832, 834 [1983]), and respondent failed to meet his burden of establishing that petitioner received such notice more than four months before commencing the instant proceeding (see Jackson, 67 AD3d at 1208 ; Matter of Chrysler v Goord, 49 AD3d 1342, 1343 [2008]).

44
Biondo v. New York State Board of Parolegreen
ny · 1983 · cited in 4 New York opinions naming this issue, 2008–2015
2 sentences

2015The applicable four-month statute of limitations pursuant to CPLR 217 did not begin to run until petitioner “received notice of the final administrative determination” (Matter of Jackson v Fischer, 67 AD3d 1207, 1208 [2009]; see Matter of Biondo v New York State Bd. of Parole, 60 NY2d 832, 834 [1983]), and respondent failed to meet his burden of establishing that petitioner received such notice more than four months before commencing the instant proceeding (see Jackson, 67 AD3d at 1208 ; Matter of Chrysler v Goord, 49 AD3d 1342, 1343 [2008]).

2015The applicable four-month statute of limitations pursuant to CPLR 217 did not begin to run until petitioner “received notice of the final administrative determination” (Matter of Jackson v Fischer, 67 AD3d 1207, 1208 [2009]; see Matter of Biondo v New York State Bd. of Parole, 60 NY2d 832, 834 [1983]), and respondent failed to meet his burden of establishing that petitioner received such notice more than four months before commencing the instant proceeding (see Jackson, 67 AD3d at 1208 ; Matter of Chrysler v Goord, 49 AD3d 1342, 1343 [2008]).

44
Chrysler v. Goordgreen
nyappdiv · 2008 · cited in 4 New York opinions naming this issue, 2015–2021
2 sentences

2021The applicable four-month statute of limitations pursuant to CPLR 217 did not begin to run until petitioner received notice of the determination, and respondents failed to meet their burden of establishing that petitioner received such notice more than four months before commencing this proceeding ( see Matter of Chrysler v Goord , 49 AD3d 1342, 1343 [4th Dept 2008]).

2015The applicable four-month statute of limitations pursuant to CPLR 217 did not begin to run until petitioner “received notice of the final administrative determination” (Matter of Jackson v Fischer, 67 AD3d 1207, 1208 [2009]; see Matter of Biondo v New York State Bd. of Parole, 60 NY2d 832, 834 [1983]), and respondent failed to meet his burden of establishing that petitioner received such notice more than four months before commencing the instant proceeding (see Jackson, 67 AD3d at 1208 ; Matter of Chrysler v Goord, 49 AD3d 1342, 1343 [2008]).

34
Resnick v. Town of Canaangreen
nyappdiv · 2007 · cited in 3 New York opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015It is well established that the proper vehicle for challenging an administrative act is a CPLR article 78 proceeding, and thus the four-month statute of limitations under CPLR 217 applies (see Matter of Resnick v Town of Canaan, 38 AD3d 949, 953 [2007]).

2015It is well established that the proper vehicle for challenging an administrative act is a CPLR article 78 proceeding, and thus the four-month statute of limitations under CPLR 217 applies (see Matter of Resnick v Town of Canaan, 38 AD3d 949, 953 [2007]).

23
Gach v. City of Long Beachgreen
nyappdiv · 1995 · cited in 3 New York opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Contrary to plaintiffs’ further contention, the limitations period “was triggered on . . . the date on which the [Common] Council adopted the resolution” authorizing the sale (Matter of Gach v City of Long Beach, 218 AD2d 801, 801 [1995]; see Matter of Long Is.

2015Contrary to plaintiffs’ further contention, the limitations period “was triggered on . . . the date on which the [Common] Council adopted the resolution” authorizing the sale (Matter of Gach v City of Long Beach, 218 AD2d 801, 801 [1995]; see Matter of Long Is.

23
Dandomar Co. v. Town of Pleasant Valley Town Boardgreen
nyappdiv · 2011 · cited in 3 New York opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014Town Bd., 86 AD3d 83, 94 [2011]).

2014Town Bd., 86 AD3d 83, 94 [2011]).

23
Save the Pine Bush, Inc. v. City of Albanygreen
ny · 1987 · cited in 3 New York opinions naming this issue, 2002–2004
2 sentences

2004As both arguments attack procedures followed in enacting those laws as opposed to their substance, a CPLR article 78 proceeding is the appropriate vehicle with which to review them, and the four-month statute of limitations in CPLR 217 applies (see Matter of Save the Pine Bush v City of Albany, 70 NY2d 193, 202-203 [1987]; Matter of McCarthy v Zoning Bd. of Appeals of Town of Niskayuna, 283 AD2d 857, 857-858 [2001]).

2004However, since Sylcox challenged only the procedural aspects of the Local Law, the Supreme Court properly determined that this proceeding was time-barred by the four-month statute of limitations pursuant to CPLR 217 (see Matter of Save the Pine Bush v City of Albany, 70 NY2d 193, 202 [1987]; Matter of McCarthy v Zoning Bd. of Appeals of Town of Niskayuna, 283 AD2d 857, 858 [2001]).

23
Owners Committee on Electric Rates, Inc. v. Public Service Commissiongreen
nyappdiv · 1989 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025See Owners Comm. , 150 AD2d at 52-54 .

2025See Owners Comm. , 150 AD2d at 52-54 .

22
McCarthy v. Zoning Board of Appealsgreen
nyappdiv · 2001 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004As both arguments attack procedures followed in enacting those laws as opposed to their substance, a CPLR article 78 proceeding is the appropriate vehicle with which to review them, and the four-month statute of limitations in CPLR 217 applies (see Matter of Save the Pine Bush v City of Albany, 70 NY2d 193, 202-203 [1987]; Matter of McCarthy v Zoning Bd. of Appeals of Town of Niskayuna, 283 AD2d 857, 857-858 [2001]).

2004However, since Sylcox challenged only the procedural aspects of the Local Law, the Supreme Court properly determined that this proceeding was time-barred by the four-month statute of limitations pursuant to CPLR 217 (see Matter of Save the Pine Bush v City of Albany, 70 NY2d 193, 202 [1987]; Matter of McCarthy v Zoning Bd. of Appeals of Town of Niskayuna, 283 AD2d 857, 858 [2001]).

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Lenihan v. City of New Yorkgreen
ny · 1982 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 1990–2016
2 sentences

2016(See Solnick v Whalen, 49 NY2d 224 [1980]; accord Lenihan v City of New York, 58 NY2d 679 [1982]; cf. Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce v Pataki, 100 NY2d 801 [2003] [declining to apply four-month statute of limitations because the relief sought is not obtained under article 78].) Regardless of the statute of limitations period applied, the 1996 Opinion is untimely.

1990(See, Solnick v Whalen, 49 NY2d 224 [1980]; Lenihan v City of New York, 58 NY2d 679 [1982].) However, since the reason to apply the shorter limitation period of CPLR 217 to actions that could be commenced as article 78 proceedings (not permit the form of the action to extend the limitation period) is not pertinent on the issue of venue, there is no reason to apply the venue provisions applicable to such proceedings to these actions.

12
Matter of Dourdounas v. City of New Yorkgreen
nyappdiv · 2022 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025Applying the statute of limitations in CPLR 217 (1), which requires petitioners to bring article 78 claims within four months after a determination becomes "final and binding," the Appellate Division explained that the DOE's decision became final when Mr. Dourdounas was informed of it in July 2017 ( id. at 466).

2025Applying the statute of limitations in CPLR 217 (1), which requires petitioners to bring article 78 claims within four months after a determination becomes "final and binding," the Appellate Division explained that the DOE's decision became final when Mr. Dourdounas was informed of it in July 2017 ( id. at 466 ).

11
Medina v. Grahamgreen
nyappdiv · 2010 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021We thus address the substance of petitioner's contentions ( see Matter of Jackson v Fischer , 67 AD3d 1207, 1208 [3d Dept 2009]), which we review de novo ( see generally Matter of Medina v Graham , 71 AD3d 1598, 1598 [4th Dept 2010]; Matter of Brown v Coughlin , 210 AD2d 1006 , 1006 [4th Dept 1994]).

11
Nieves v. Martinezgreen
nyappdiv · 2001 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014Auth., 100 AD3d 407 , 408 [1st Dept 2012]; see also Matter of Nieves v Martinez, 285 AD2d 410, 410-411 [1st Dept 2001]).

11
Lubin v. Board of Educationgreen
ny · 1983 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011The petitioners’ alleged communications with the respondents’ counsel after June 18, 2009, including any alleged requests for further administrative review, did not extend or toll the statute of limitations (see Gertler v Goodgold, 66 NY2d 946, 948 [1985]; Matter of Lubin v Board of Educ. of City of N.Y., 60 NY2d 974, 976 [1983], cert denied 469 US 823 [1984]; Matter of Surton Constr.

11
Gertler v. Goodgoldgreen
ny · 1985 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011The petitioners’ alleged communications with the respondents’ counsel after June 18, 2009, including any alleged requests for further administrative review, did not extend or toll the statute of limitations (see Gertler v Goodgold, 66 NY2d 946, 948 [1985]; Matter of Lubin v Board of Educ. of City of N.Y., 60 NY2d 974, 976 [1983], cert denied 469 US 823 [1984]; Matter of Surton Constr.

11
Brusco v. Braungreen
ny · 1994 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011Moreover, while declaratory judgment actions are normally governed by a six-year limitations period (see CPLR 213 [1]; Stein v Garfield Regency Condominium, 65 AD3d 1126 [2009]), the one-year period of Highway Law § 205 (2), as the more specific statute, controls (see Matter of Brusco v Braun, 84 NY2d at 681).

11
Academy Street Associates, Inc. v. Spitzergreen
nyappdiv · 2007 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011Assoc., Inc. v Spitzer, 44 AD3d 592, 593 [2007]).

11
Blackman v. New York City Housing Authoritygreen
nyappdiv · 2001 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010Auth., 280 AD2d 324, 325 [1st Dept 2001].) 5 Therefore, this petition, initiated on May 5, 2010, falls within the four-month statute of limitations under CPLR 217 (1).

11
MATTER OF YARBOUGH v. Francogreen
ny · 2000 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
11
Village of Westbury v. Department of Transportationgreen
ny · 1989 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
11
ASSN OF COUNTIES v. Axelrodgreen
ny · 1991 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
11
Edwards v. Coughlingreen
nyappdiv · 1993 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
11
Dudley v. Kerwickgreen
ny · 1981 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (30)

CaseCitedYears
Parks v. New York City Housing Authority green
nyappdiv · 2012
2 sentences

2014Auth., 100 AD3d 407 , 408 [1st Dept 2012]; see also Matter of Nieves v Martinez, 285 AD2d 410, 410-411 [1st Dept 2001]).

2013Auth., 100 AD3d 407 [2012]; Matter of Lopez v New York City Hous.

52013–2014
Solnick v. Whalen green
ny · 1980
2 sentences

2016(See Solnick v Whalen, 49 NY2d 224 [1980]; accord Lenihan v City of New York, 58 NY2d 679 [1982]; cf. Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce v Pataki, 100 NY2d 801 [2003] [declining to apply four-month statute of limitations because the relief sought is not obtained under article 78].) Regardless of the statute of limitations period applied, the 1996 Opinion is untimely.

1990(See, Solnick v Whalen, 49 NY2d 224 [1980]; Lenihan v City of New York, 58 NY2d 679 [1982].) However, since the reason to apply the shorter limitation period of CPLR 217 to actions that could be commenced as article 78 proceedings (not permit the form of the action to extend the limitation period) is not pertinent on the issue of venue, there is no reason to apply the venue provisions applicable to such proceedings to these actions.

31980–2016
Fernandez v. NYCHA Law Dept. green
nyappdiv · 2001
2 sentences

2012(US Dist Ct, SD NY, 81 Civ 1801, Ward, J., 1984), the four-month statute of limitations of CPLR 217 began to run on the date of receipt of respondent’s letter notifying petitioner that her Section 8 subsidy would be terminated in 45 days if she did not request a hearing (Matter of Fernández v NYCHA Law Dept., 284 AD2d 202 [2001]).

2012Auth., 93 AD3d 448 [1st Dept 2012]; Matter of Fernández v NYCHA Law Dept., 284 AD2d 202 [1st Dept 2001]).

32012–2012
In re Serenity Celene M. green
nyappdiv · 2012
2 sentences

2012Auth., 93 AD3d 448 [1st Dept 2012]; Matter of Fernández v NYCHA Law Dept., 284 AD2d 202 [1st Dept 2001]).

2012Auth., 93 AD3d 448 [1st Dept 2012]; Matter of Fernández v NYCHA Law Dept., 284 AD2d 202 [1st Dept 2001]).

22012–2012
Matter of Dourdounas v. City of New York green
ny · 2025
1 sentence

2025Applying the statute of limitations in CPLR 217 (1), which requires petitioners to bring article 78 claims within four months after a determination becomes "final and binding," the Appellate Division explained that the DOE's decision became final when Mr. Dourdounas{**44 NY3d at 39} was informed of it in July 2017 ( id. at 466).

12025–2025
Brown v. Coughlin neutral
nyappdiv · 1994
1 sentence

2021We thus address the substance of petitioner's contentions ( see Matter of Jackson v Fischer , 67 AD3d 1207, 1208 [3d Dept 2009]), which we review de novo ( see generally Matter of Medina v Graham , 71 AD3d 1598, 1598 [4th Dept 2010]; Matter of Brown v Coughlin , 210 AD2d 1006 , 1006 [4th Dept 1994]).

12021–2021
Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, Inc. v. Pataki green
ny · 2003
1 sentence

2016(See Solnick v Whalen, 49 NY2d 224 [1980]; accord Lenihan v City of New York, 58 NY2d 679 [1982]; cf. Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce v Pataki, 100 NY2d 801 [2003] [declining to apply four-month statute of limitations because the relief sought is not obtained under article 78].) Regardless of the statute of limitations period applied, the 1996 Opinion is untimely.

12016–2016
Kahn v. Department of Education green
nysupct · 2009
1 sentence

2012Supreme Court denied DOE’s cross motion in a decision and order dated September 8, 2009 ( 26 Misc 3d 366 [NY County 2009]).

12012–2012
Stein v. Garfield Regency Condominium green
nyappdiv · 2009
1 sentence

2011Moreover, while declaratory judgment actions are normally governed by a six-year limitations period (see CPLR 213 [1]; Stein v Garfield Regency Condominium, 65 AD3d 1126 [2009]), the one-year period of Highway Law § 205 (2), as the more specific statute, controls (see Matter of Brusco v Braun, 84 NY2d at 681).

12011–2011
Adventist Home, Inc. v. Board of Assessors of Livingston green
ny · 1994
2 sentences

2011The Court stated that, “[t]o hold, as [the Board] urges, that the limitations period commences with publication of the assessment roll — whether or not the taxpayer has been given the required notice — would eviscerate” the notice requirement of RPTL 525 (4) ( 83 NY2d at 880 ).

2011The Court of Appeals concluded that the four-month statute of limitations pursuant to CPLR 217 (1) did not begin to run until the petitioner received “actual notice” of the Board’s determination, i.e., when the petitioner received its tax bill with the increased assessment ( 83 NY2d at 880 ).

12011–2011
Lubin v. Board of Education green
scotus · 1984
1 sentence

2011The petitioners’ alleged communications with the respondents’ counsel after June 18, 2009, including any alleged requests for further administrative review, did not extend or toll the statute of limitations (see Gertler v Goodgold, 66 NY2d 946, 948 [1985]; Matter of Lubin v Board of Educ. of City of N.Y., 60 NY2d 974, 976 [1983], cert denied 469 US 823 [1984]; Matter of Surton Constr.

12011–2011
Beers v. Incorporated Village of Floral Park green
nyappdiv · 1999
1 sentence

2009Applying the four-month statute of limitations in CPLR 217, the lower court dismissed all the claims, but the appellate court reinstated the 1983 claim, finding it “timely because the Statute of Limitations for that cause of action is three years” ( 262 AD2d at 316 ).

12009–2009
People ex rel. Gill v. Greene green
nyappdiv · 2008
12008–2008
Foster v. City of New York green
nyappdiv · 1990
12007–2007
Rogers v. City of San Antonio green
ca5 · 2004
12006–2006
John v. New York Ethics Commission green
nyappdiv · 1992
12006–2006
Dolce v. Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District green
nyappdiv · 2001
12002–2002
Gilbert v. . Ackerman green
ny · 1899
11997–1997
Douglaston & Little Neck Coalition v. Sexton green
nyappdiv · 1988
11995–1995
Lakeland Water District v. Onondaga County Water Authority green
ny · 1969
11988–1988
Gillespie v. Du Mond neutral
nysupct · 1947
11988–1988
De Milio v. Borghard green
ny · 1982
11985–1985
Day Surgicals, Inc. v. State Tax Commission green
nyappdiv · 1983
11985–1985
Jewish Memorial Hospital v. Whalen green
ny · 1979
11980–1980
In re Tombini green
nyappdiv · 1941
11979–1979
In re Tombini neutral
nysupct · 1941
11979–1979
Davis v. Kingsbury green
ny · 1970
11975–1975
Davis v. Kingsbury green
nyappdiv · 1968
11975–1975
Williamson v. Fermoile green
nyappdiv · 1969
11975–1975
Karaffa v. Simon neutral
nyappdiv · 1961
11975–1975

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NY § N.Y. CPLR § 217 (51) NY § N.Y. Education Law § 2573 (4) USC § 42u.s.c.1437f (4) NY § N.Y. General Municipal Law § 51 (3) USC § 42u.s.c.1983 (3)

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