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34 New York opinions name it 4 courts 1906–2024 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New York courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (19)

CaseFollowedCited
Channel Marine Sales, Inc. v. City of New Yorkgreen
nyappdiv · 2010 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013Sales, Inc. v City of New York, 75 AD3d 600, 601 [2010]).

2013Sales, Inc. v City of New York, 75 AD3d 600, 601 [2010]).

22
Petrone v. Fernandezgreen
ny · 2009 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013Rather, the sole viable claim is for strict liability, and here there is no evidence that defendant had knowledge that her dog had a propensity to interfere with traffic (see Petrone v Fernandez, 12 NY3d 546, 550 [2009]; Bard v Jahnke, 6 NY3d 592, 599 [2006]).

2013Rather, the sole viable claim is for strict liability, and here there is no evidence that defendant had knowledge that her dog had a propensity to interfere with traffic (see Petrone v Fernandez, 12 NY3d 546, 550 [2009]; Bard v Jahnke, 6 NY3d 592, 599 [2006]).

22
Bard v. Jahnkegreen
ny · 2006 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013Rather, the sole viable claim is for strict liability, and here there is no evidence that defendant had knowledge that her dog had a propensity to interfere with traffic (see Petrone v Fernandez, 12 NY3d 546, 550 [2009]; Bard v Jahnke, 6 NY3d 592, 599 [2006]).

2013Rather, the sole viable claim is for strict liability, and here there is no evidence that defendant had knowledge that her dog had a propensity to interfere with traffic (see Petrone v Fernandez, 12 NY3d 546, 550 [2009]; Bard v Jahnke, 6 NY3d 592, 599 [2006]).

22
Doerr v. Goldsmithgreen
nyappdiv · 2013 · cited in 3 New York opinions naming this issue, 2013–2015
2 sentences

2015A divided panel of the Appellate Division reversed Supreme Court's order, granted Smith's motion for summary judgment dismissing the complaint and directed the clerk to enter judgment accordingly (see Doerr v Goldsmith, 105 AD3d 534 -535 - 3 - - 4 - Nos. 17 & 66 [1st Dept 2013]).

2015A divided panel of the Appellate Division reversed Supreme Court’s order, granted Smith’s motion for summary judgment dismissing the complaint and directed the clerk to enter judgment accordingly (see Doerr v Goldsmith, 105 AD3d 534, 534-535 [1st Dept 2013]).

13
HELTZ, MARY T. v. BARRATT, BRUCE S.green
nyappdiv · 2014 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023To meet that burden, the Smith defendants were required to establish that Smith "fulfilled his common-law duty to see that which he should have seen [as a driver] through the proper use of his senses . . . and to exercise reasonable care under the circumstances to avoid an accident" ( id . [internal quotation marks omitted]; see Heltz v Barratt , 115 AD3d 1298, 1299 [4th Dept 2014], affd 24 NY3d 1185 [2014]).

2023To meet that burden, the Smith defendants were required to establish that Smith "fulfilled his common-law duty to see that which he should have seen [as a driver] through the proper use of his senses . . . and to exercise reasonable care under the circumstances to avoid an accident" ( id . [internal quotation marks omitted]; see Heltz v Barratt , 115 AD3d 1298, 1299 [4th Dept 2014], affd 24 NY3d 1185 [2014]).

11
Heltz v. Barrattgreen
ny · 2014 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023To meet that burden, the Smith defendants were required to establish that Smith "fulfilled his common-law duty to see that which he should have seen [as a driver] through the proper use of his senses . . . and to exercise reasonable care under the circumstances to avoid an accident" ( id . [internal quotation marks omitted]; see Heltz v Barratt , 115 AD3d 1298, 1299 [4th Dept 2014], affd 24 NY3d 1185 [2014]).

2023To meet that burden, the Smith defendants were required to establish that Smith "fulfilled his common-law duty to see that which he should have seen [as a driver] through the proper use of his senses . . . and to exercise reasonable care under the circumstances to avoid an accident" ( id . [internal quotation marks omitted]; see Heltz v Barratt , 115 AD3d 1298, 1299 [4th Dept 2014], affd 24 NY3d 1185 [2014]).

11
Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Comm'ngreen
scotus · 2018 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020Thus, in the absence of an applicable RFRA, the Smith rule against strict scrutiny of neutral, generally applicable laws applies ( see Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. v Colorado Civil Rights Com'n , __ US __, __, 138 S Ct 1719, 1731-1732 [reviewing claim under neutrality principle]).

2020Thus, in the absence of an applicable RFRA, the Smith rule against strict scrutiny of neutral, generally applicable laws applies ( see Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. v Colorado Civil Rights Com'n , __ US __, __, 138 S Ct 1719, 1731-1732 [reviewing claim under neutrality principle]).

11
Morrissey v. Brewergreen
scotus · 1972 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016SARA only applies to parolees, who otherwise have restricted liberty, these factors do not strongly support a conclusion that SARA is punitive in effect.” To support this assertion, the majority cites Morrissey v Brewer ( 408 US 471, 482 [1972]) and Matter of Williams v New York State Div. of Parole ( 71 AD3d 524 [1st Dept 2010], appeal dismissed 15 NY3d 770 [2010], lv denied 15 NY3d 710 [2010]), neither of which address alleged violations of the Ex Post Facto Clause or consider the Smith factors.

2016SARA only applies to parolees, who otherwise have restricted liberty, these factors do not strongly support a conclusion that SARA is punitive in effect.” To support this assertion, the majority cites Morrissey v Brewer ( 408 US 471, 482 [1972]) and Matter of Williams v New York State Div. of Parole ( 71 AD3d 524 [1st Dept 2010], appeal dismissed 15 NY3d 770 [2010], lv denied 15 NY3d 710 [2010]), neither of which address alleged violations of the Ex Post Facto Clause or consider the Smith factors.

11
Luna v. Clerk of New York County Supreme Courtgreen
nyappdiv · 2013 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015On the same day it granted the reargument motion, the Appellate Division issued its new decision and order, which, by a split vote, affirmed Supreme Court's order and denied Smith's motion for summary judgment dismissing the complaint (see Doerr v Goldsmith, 110 AD3d 452 , 452-455 [1st Dept 2013]).

2015The - 4 - - 5 - Nos. 17 & 66 majority recounted the Bard rule, and it cited favorably the Bard dissent's position that the rule is archaic and leads to unfair results (see id. at 452-454).

11
Doerr v. Goldsmithgreen
nyappdiv · 2013 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015On the same day it granted the reargument motion, the Appellate Division issued its new decision and order, which, by a split vote, affirmed Supreme Court’s order and denied Smith’s motion for summary judgment dismissing the complaint (see Doerr v Goldsmith, 110 AD3d 453, 453-455 [1st Dept 2013]).

2015The majority recounted the Bard rule, and it cited favorably the Bard dissent’s position that the rule is archaic and leads to unfair results (see id. at 453-454).

11
In re Bakergreen
nysupct · 1925 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012Neither d[o] [they] give to the voter the right to vote such absentee ballot.” (Matter of Baker, 126 Misc 49, 53 [Sup Ct, Oneida County 1925], affd 215 App Div 791 [1925].) In response to Smith’s challenge, Sullivan argues that the voters should not be disenfranchised by the errors of Board of Elections representatives who issued the absentee ballots to the voters and that substantial compliance should suffice.

11
People v. Danielsongreen
ny · 2007 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008Smith’s claim that his conviction was against the weight of the evidence is likewise without merit (see People v Danielson, 9 NY3d 342, 348-349 [2007]).

11
Larson v. Valentegreen
scotus · 1982 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006Notably, to meet the standard of strict scrutiny, a statute must he both justified by a compelling governmental interest and narrowly tailored to further that interest (see Larson v Valente, 456 US 228, 247 [1982]).

2006Notably, to meet the standard of strict scrutiny, a statute must he both justified by a compelling governmental interest and narrowly tailored to further that interest (see Larson v Valente, 456 US 228, 247 [1982]).

11
Gartley v. Gartleygreen
nyappdiv · 2005 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005Moreover, where, as here, “a mother sues only in a representative capacity as parent and natural guardian of an infant, she ‘does not thereby place her own medical history in issue and waive her physician-patient privilege’ ” (Schaner v Mercy Hosp. of Buffalo, 15 AD3d 997, 998 [2005]).

11
Square Plus Operating Corp. v. City of New Yorkgreen
nyappdiv · 1995 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
11
Fink v. Regent Hotel, Ltd.green
nyappdiv · 1996 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
11
Investigation & Determination of an Appropriate Unit & Exclusive Representative Hill-Murray Federation of Teachers, St. Paul v. Hill-Murray High School, Maplewoodgreen
minn · 1992 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
11
Bali v. Board of Educationgreen
nyappdiv · 1979 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
11
Barnes v. City of New Yorkgreen
ny · 1979 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (29)

CaseCitedYears
LISKIEWICZ, CARRIE v. HAMEISTER, MARY E. green
nyappdiv · 2013
2 sentences

2013Here, it is undisputed that the vehicle driven by defendant was traveling at a lawful rate of speed and had the right-of-way, and the Smith defendants failed to raise an issue of fact whether defendant had an opportunity to avoid the accident (see id. at 1195 ).

2013Here, it is undisputed that the vehicle driven by defendant was traveling at a lawful rate of speed and had the right-of-way, and the Smith defendants failed to raise an issue of fact whether defendant had an opportunity to avoid the accident (see id. at 1195 ).

32013–2013
Sillman v. Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corp. green
ny · 1957
2 sentences

2024To establish prima facie entitlement to judgment as a matter of law, a movant must come forward with evidentiary proof, in admissible form, demonstrating the absence of any material issues of fact ( see Alvarez v Prospect Hosp. , 68 NY2d 320 , 508 NYS2d 923 [1986]; Sillman v Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp. , 3 NY2d 395 , 165 NYS2d 498 [1957]).

2024To establish prima facie entitlement to judgment as a matter of law, a movant must come forward with evidentiary proof, in admissible form, demonstrating the absence of any material issues of fact ( see Alvarez v Prospect Hosp. , 68 NY2d 320 , 508 NYS2d 923 [1986]; Sillman v Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp. , 3 NY2d 395 , 165 NYS2d 498 [1957]).

22024–2024
Alvarez v. Prospect Hospital green
ny · 1986
2 sentences

2024To establish prima facie entitlement to judgment as a matter of law, a movant must come forward with evidentiary proof, in admissible form, demonstrating the absence of any material issues of fact ( see Alvarez v Prospect Hosp. , 68 NY2d 320 , 508 NYS2d 923 [1986]; Sillman v Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp. , 3 NY2d 395 , 165 NYS2d 498 [1957]).

2024To establish prima facie entitlement to judgment as a matter of law, a movant must come forward with evidentiary proof, in admissible form, demonstrating the absence of any material issues of fact ( see Alvarez v Prospect Hosp. , 68 NY2d 320 , 508 NYS2d 923 [1986]; Sillman v Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp. , 3 NY2d 395 , 165 NYS2d 498 [1957]).

22024–2024
People v. Smith green
ny · 1983
2 sentences

2015Footnote 8: Notably, the Court of Appeals in Jimenez distinguished its earlier decision in People v Smith ( 59 NY2d 454 [1983]), in which a search of the defendant's briefcase simultaneous with his arrest for turnstile jumping had been held lawful, on the ground that the Smith defendant "wore a bulletproof vest and denied this fact when questioned by police" ( 22 NY3d at 722 ).

2015Notably, the Court of Appeals in Jimenez distinguished its earlier decision in People v Smith ( 59 NY2d 454 [1983]), in which a search of the defendant’s briefcase simultaneous with his arrest for turnstile jumping had been held lawful, on the ground that the Smith defendant “wore a bulletproof vest and denied this fact when questioned by police” ( 22 NY3d at 722 ).

22015–2015
Neunteufel v. Nelnet Loan Services, Inc. neutral
nyappdiv · 2013
2 sentences

2014Since “no appeal lies from an order denying leave to reargue” (O’Brien v O’Brien, 115 AD3d 720 , 721-722 [2014]; see Indymac Bank, F.S.B. v Moise, 107 AB3d 851, 852 [2013]; Neunteufel v Nelnet Loan Servs., Inc., 104 AD3d 657 , 657 [2013]), Smith’s appeal must be dismissed.

2014Since “no appeal lies from an order denying leave to reargue” (O’Brien v O’Brien, 115 AD3d 720 , 721-722 [2014]; see Indymac Bank, F.S.B. v Moise, 107 AB3d 851, 852 [2013]; Neunteufel v Nelnet Loan Servs., Inc., 104 AD3d 657 , 657 [2013]), Smith’s appeal must be dismissed.

22014–2014
O'Brien v. O'Brien green
nyappdiv · 2014
2 sentences

2014Since “no appeal lies from an order denying leave to reargue” (O’Brien v O’Brien, 115 AD3d 720 , 721-722 [2014]; see Indymac Bank, F.S.B. v Moise, 107 AB3d 851, 852 [2013]; Neunteufel v Nelnet Loan Servs., Inc., 104 AD3d 657 , 657 [2013]), Smith’s appeal must be dismissed.

2014Since “no appeal lies from an order denying leave to reargue” (O’Brien v O’Brien, 115 AD3d 720 , 721-722 [2014]; see Indymac Bank, F.S.B. v Moise, 107 AB3d 851, 852 [2013]; Neunteufel v Nelnet Loan Servs., Inc., 104 AD3d 657 , 657 [2013]), Smith’s appeal must be dismissed.

22014–2014
In re Attorneys in Violation of Judiciary Law § 468-a green
nyappdiv · 2011
1 sentence

2019Significantly, both Everett's and [*2]Smith's hearing testimony was contradicted by defendant's trial testimony that Smith had actually been the one to wield a razor blade and that Smith had cut himself ( see People v Avery , 80 AD3d at 985 ).

12019–2019
TCJS Corp. v. Koff green
nyappdiv · 2010
1 sentence

2017The Smith defendants have demonstrated that they are bona fide purchasers and are entitled to a cancellation of the tax liens and an estoppel of enforcement of the liens (see TCJS Corp. v Koff, 74 AD3d 1188 [2d Dept 2010]).

12017–2017
Smith v. Doe green
scotus · 2003
2 sentences

2016As the majority points out, the next factors are the most important considerations in this analysis ( Smith , 538 US at 102 ).

2016As the majority points out, the next factors are the most important considerations in this analysis {Smith, 538 US at 102 ).

12016–2016
Nunez v. Levy green
nyappdiv · 2010
2 sentences

2016SARA only applies to parolees, who otherwise have restricted liberty, these factors do not strongly support a conclusion that SARA is punitive in effect.” To support this assertion, the majority cites Morrissey v Brewer ( 408 US 471, 482 [1972]) and Matter of Williams v New York State Div. of Parole ( 71 AD3d 524 [1st Dept 2010], appeal dismissed 15 NY3d 770 [2010], lv denied 15 NY3d 710 [2010]), neither of which address alleged violations of the Ex Post Facto Clause or consider the Smith factors.

2016SARA only applies to parolees, who otherwise have restricted liberty, these factors do not strongly support a conclusion that SARA is punitive in effect.” To support this assertion, the majority cites Morrissey v Brewer ( 408 US 471, 482 [1972]) and Matter of Williams v New York State Div. of Parole ( 71 AD3d 524 [1st Dept 2010], appeal dismissed 15 NY3d 770 [2010], lv denied 15 NY3d 710 [2010]), neither of which address alleged violations of the Ex Post Facto Clause or consider the Smith factors.

12016–2016
MATTER OF FAISON v. Nassau County Dept. of Social Servs. green
ny · 2010
2 sentences

2016SARA only applies to parolees, who otherwise have restricted liberty, these factors do not strongly support a conclusion that SARA is punitive in effect.” To support this assertion, the majority cites Morrissey v Brewer ( 408 US 471, 482 [1972]) and Matter of Williams v New York State Div. of Parole ( 71 AD3d 524 [1st Dept 2010], appeal dismissed 15 NY3d 770 [2010], lv denied 15 NY3d 710 [2010]), neither of which address alleged violations of the Ex Post Facto Clause or consider the Smith factors.

2016SARA only applies to parolees, who otherwise have restricted liberty, these factors do not strongly support a conclusion that SARA is punitive in effect.” To support this assertion, the majority cites Morrissey v Brewer ( 408 US 471, 482 [1972]) and Matter of Williams v New York State Div. of Parole ( 71 AD3d 524 [1st Dept 2010], appeal dismissed 15 NY3d 770 [2010], lv denied 15 NY3d 710 [2010]), neither of which address alleged violations of the Ex Post Facto Clause or consider the Smith factors.

12016–2016
Guerrero v. Milla green
nyappdiv · 2016
1 sentence

2016The submissions in opposition to Smith’s motion failed to raise a triable issue of fact as to comparative negligence on the part of Smith (see Guerrero v Milla, 135 AD3d 635 [1st Dept 2016]).

12016–2016
Williams v. New York State Division of Parole neutral
ny · 2010
2 sentences

2016SARA only applies to parolees, who otherwise have restricted liberty, these factors do not strongly support a conclusion that SARA is punitive in effect.” To support this assertion, the majority cites Morrissey v Brewer ( 408 US 471, 482 [1972]) and Matter of Williams v New York State Div. of Parole ( 71 AD3d 524 [1st Dept 2010], appeal dismissed 15 NY3d 770 [2010], lv denied 15 NY3d 710 [2010]), neither of which address alleged violations of the Ex Post Facto Clause or consider the Smith factors.

2016SARA only applies to parolees, who otherwise have restricted liberty, these factors do not strongly support a conclusion that SARA is punitive in effect.” To support this assertion, the majority cites Morrissey v Brewer ( 408 US 471, 482 [1972]) and Matter of Williams v New York State Div. of Parole ( 71 AD3d 524 [1st Dept 2010], appeal dismissed 15 NY3d 770 [2010], lv denied 15 NY3d 710 [2010]), neither of which address alleged violations of the Ex Post Facto Clause or consider the Smith factors.

12016–2016
People v. Jimenez green
ny · 2014
1 sentence

2015Notably, the Court of Appeals in Jimenez distinguished its earlier decision in People v Smith ( 59 NY2d 454 [1983]), in which a search of the defendant’s briefcase simultaneous with his arrest for turnstile jumping had been held lawful, on the ground that the Smith defendant “wore a bulletproof vest and denied this fact when questioned by police” ( 22 NY3d at 722 ).

12015–2015
In re Baker neutral
nyappdiv · 1925
1 sentence

2012Neither d[o] [they] give to the voter the right to vote such absentee ballot.” (Matter of Baker, 126 Misc 49, 53 [Sup Ct, Oneida County 1925], affd 215 App Div 791 [1925].) In response to Smith’s challenge, Sullivan argues that the voters should not be disenfranchised by the errors of Board of Elections representatives who issued the absentee ballots to the voters and that substantial compliance should suffice.

12012–2012
McCluskey v. Wile green
nyappdiv · 1911
1 sentence

2002A dog is not a per se nuisance (see, McCluskey v Wile, 144 App Div 470 ).

12002–2002
Nicastro v. Park green
nyappdiv · 1985
11999–1999
Betit v. Weeden green
nyappdiv · 1998
11999–1999
People v. Baldi green
ny · 1981
11996–1996
Hicks v. State green
nyappdiv · 1986
11992–1992
Macey v. Truman green
ny · 1987
11991–1991
Amos v. Board of Education of Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District green
nyappdiv · 1976
11985–1985
Amos v. Board of Education of Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District neutral
ny · 1977
11985–1985
Linton v. Board of Education neutral
ny · 1979
11985–1985
Ruocco v. Doyle green
nyappdiv · 1972
11979–1979
Grey v. Board of Education neutral
nyappdiv · 1978
11979–1979
Lindsey v. Board of Education of Mt. Morris Central School District neutral
nyappdiv · 1978
11979–1979
Jones v. Lynds neutral
· 1838
11906–1906
Wheeler v. Wheeler neutral
nysupct · 1888
11906–1906

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