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30 New York opinions name it 3 courts 1957–2023 4 in the last five years

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Followed or applied (28)

CaseFollowedCited
Golden v. Goldengreen
nyappdiv · 1984 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014Co. v City of New York, 74 NY2d 166, 170 [1989]; see also Herrick v Second Cuthouse, 100 AD2d 952, 953 [2d Dept 1984], affd 64 NY2d 692 [1984]).

2014Co. v City of New York, 74 NY2d 166, 170 [1989]; see also Herrick v Second Cuthouse, 100 AD2d 952, 953 [2d Dept 1984], affd 64 NY2d 692 [1984]).

22
Thomas Crimmins Contracting Co. v. City of New Yorkgreen
ny · 1989 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014Co. v City of New York, 74 NY2d 166, 170 [1989]; see also Herrick v Second Cuthouse, 100 AD2d 952, 953 [2d Dept 1984], affd 64 NY2d 692 [1984]).

2014Co. v City of New York, 74 NY2d 166, 170 [1989]; see also Herrick v Second Cuthouse, 100 AD2d 952, 953 [2d Dept 1984], affd 64 NY2d 692 [1984]).

22
Herrick v. Second Cuthouse, Ltd.green
ny · 1984 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014Co. v City of New York, 74 NY2d 166, 170 [1989]; see also Herrick v Second Cuthouse, 100 AD2d 952, 953 [2d Dept 1984], affd 64 NY2d 692 [1984]).

2014Co. v City of New York, 74 NY2d 166, 170 [1989]; see also Herrick v Second Cuthouse, 100 AD2d 952, 953 [2d Dept 1984], affd 64 NY2d 692 [1984]).

22
Beck v. Northside Medicalgreen
nyappdiv · 2007 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013School, 65 NY2d 161 , 169 [1985]; cf. Gray v Gonzalez, 290 AD2d 292, 293 [2002]; Charell v Gonzalez, 251 AD2d 72 [1998]; Beck v Northside Med., 46 AD3d 499, 500 [2007]).

2013School, 65 NY2d 161 , 169 [1985]; cf. Gray v Gonzalez, 290 AD2d 292, 293 [2002]; Charell v Gonzalez, 251 AD2d 72 [1998]; Beck v Northside Med., 46 AD3d 499, 500 [2007]).

22
Gray v. Gonzalezgreen
nyappdiv · 2002 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013School, 65 NY2d 161 , 169 [1985]; cf. Gray v Gonzalez, 290 AD2d 292, 293 [2002]; Charell v Gonzalez, 251 AD2d 72 [1998]; Beck v Northside Med., 46 AD3d 499, 500 [2007]).

2013School, 65 NY2d 161 , 169 [1985]; cf. Gray v Gonzalez, 290 AD2d 292, 293 [2002]; Charell v Gonzalez, 251 AD2d 72 [1998]; Beck v Northside Med., 46 AD3d 499, 500 [2007]).

22
Baker v. County of Oswegogreen
nyappdiv · 2010 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017In opposition to defendant’s motion, plaintiff contended that the proposed affirmative defense lacked merit because such immunity generally does not extend to a government entity that operates and maintains property that is kept open to the public for those enumerated activities (see Ferres v City of New Rochelle, 68 NY2d 446, 451-454 ; Baker v County of Oswego, 77 AD3d 1348, 1349 ).

2017In opposition to defendant’s motion, plaintiff contended that the proposed affirmative defense lacked merit because such immunity generally does not extend to a government entity that operates and maintains property that is kept open to the public for those enumerated activities (see Ferres v City of New Rochelle, 68 NY2d 446, 451-454 [1986]; Baker v County of Oswego, 77 AD3d 1348, 1349 [2010]).

12
Phillips v.Eastman Kodak Co.green
nyappdiv · 1994 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017Thus, plaintiff’s conduct was not frivolous inasmuch as she opposed defendant’s motion on appropriate grounds and based her opposition on well-settled case law, regardless of whether plaintiff’s opposition to the motion was unlikely to succeed (see Matter of Bozer v Higgins, 204 AD2d 979, 980 ).

2017Thus, plaintiff’s conduct was not frivolous inasmuch as she opposed defendant’s motion on appropriate grounds and based her opposition on well-settled case law, regardless of *1677 whether plaintiff’s opposition to the motion was unlikely to succeed (see Matter of Bozer v Higgins, 204 AD2d 979, 980 [1994]).

12
Ferres v. City of New Rochellegreen
ny · 1986 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017In opposition to defendant’s motion, plaintiff contended that the proposed affirmative defense lacked merit because such immunity generally does not extend to a government entity that operates and maintains property that is kept open to the public for those enumerated activities (see Ferres v City of New Rochelle, 68 NY2d 446, 451-454 ; Baker v County of Oswego, 77 AD3d 1348, 1349 ).

2017In opposition to defendant’s motion, plaintiff contended that the proposed affirmative defense lacked merit because such immunity generally does not extend to a government entity that operates and maintains property that is kept open to the public for those enumerated activities (see Ferres v City of New Rochelle, 68 NY2d 446, 451-454 [1986]; Baker v County of Oswego, 77 AD3d 1348, 1349 [2010]).

12
People v. Procanickgreen
nyappdiv · 2009 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023Although defendant inquired regarding the defense, we conclude that "defendant failed to provide the court with an adequate factual basis for his proposed" defense ( People v Breheny , 270 AD2d 926, 927 [4th Dept 2000], lv denied 95 NY2d 851 [2000]). "[O]ffers of proof must be made clearly and unambiguously" ( People v Williams , 6 NY2d 18, 23 [1959], cert denied 361 US 920 [1959], rearg denied 10 NY2d 1011 [1961]; see Breheny , 270 AD2d at 927 ), and inasmuch as defendant failed to make an offer of proof demonstrating that the proposed affirmative defense applied in this case ( see generally

11
People v. Schafergreen
nyappdiv · 2011 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023Although defendant inquired regarding the defense, we conclude that "defendant failed to provide the court with an adequate factual basis for his proposed" defense ( People v Breheny , 270 AD2d 926, 927 [4th Dept 2000], lv denied 95 NY2d 851 [2000]). "[O]ffers of proof must be made clearly and unambiguously" ( People v Williams , 6 NY2d 18, 23 [1959], cert denied 361 US 920 [1959], rearg denied 10 NY2d 1011 [1961]; see Breheny , 270 AD2d at 927 ), and inasmuch as defendant failed to make an offer of proof demonstrating that the proposed affirmative defense applied in this case ( see generally

11
People v. Santanagreen
ny · 2006 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023Although defendant inquired regarding the defense, we conclude that "defendant failed to provide the court with an adequate factual basis for his proposed" defense ( People v Breheny , 270 AD2d 926, 927 [4th Dept 2000], lv denied 95 NY2d 851 [2000]). "[O]ffers of proof must be made clearly and unambiguously" ( People v Williams , 6 NY2d 18, 23 [1959], cert denied 361 US 920 [1959], rearg denied 10 NY2d 1011 [1961]; see Breheny , 270 AD2d at 927 ), and inasmuch as defendant failed to make an offer of proof demonstrating that the proposed affirmative defense applied in this case ( see generally

11
People v. Williamsgreen
ny · 1959 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023Although defendant inquired regarding the defense, we conclude that "defendant failed to provide the court with an adequate factual basis for his proposed" defense ( People v Breheny , 270 AD2d 926, 927 [4th Dept 2000], lv denied 95 NY2d 851 [2000]). "[O]ffers of proof must be made clearly and unambiguously" ( People v Williams , 6 NY2d 18, 23 [1959], cert denied 361 US 920 [1959], rearg denied 10 NY2d 1011 [1961]; see Breheny , 270 AD2d at 927 ), and inasmuch as defendant failed to make an offer of proof demonstrating that the proposed affirmative defense applied in this case ( see generally

11
People v. Brehenygreen
nyappdiv · 2000 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023Although defendant inquired regarding the defense, we conclude that "defendant failed to provide the court with an adequate factual basis for his proposed" defense ( People v Breheny , 270 AD2d 926, 927 [4th Dept 2000], lv denied 95 NY2d 851 [2000]). "[O]ffers of proof must be made clearly and unambiguously" ( People v Williams , 6 NY2d 18, 23 [1959], cert denied 361 US 920 [1959], rearg denied 10 NY2d 1011 [1961]; see Breheny , 270 AD2d at 927 ), and inasmuch as defendant failed to make an offer of proof demonstrating that the proposed affirmative defense applied in this case ( see generally

2023Although defendant inquired regarding the defense, we conclude that "defendant failed to provide the court with an adequate factual basis for his proposed" defense ( People v Breheny , 270 AD2d 926, 927 [4th Dept 2000], lv denied 95 NY2d 851 [2000]). "[O]ffers of proof must be made clearly and unambiguously" ( People v Williams , 6 NY2d 18, 23 [1959], cert denied 361 US 920 [1959], rearg denied 10 NY2d 1011 [1961]; see Breheny , 270 AD2d at 927 ), and inasmuch as defendant failed to make an offer of proof demonstrating that the proposed affirmative defense applied in this case ( see generally

11
Gamer v. Rossgreen
nyappdiv · 2008 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022The allegations in the new proposed affirmative defense were "palpably insufficient" to state a defense based on res judicata or collateral estoppel ( Lucido v Mancuso , 49 AD3d at 229 [internal quotation marks omitted]; see Gamer v Ross , 49 AD3d 598, 601 ).

11
Lucido v. Mancusogreen
nyappdiv · 2008 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022The allegations in the new proposed affirmative defense were "palpably insufficient" to state a defense based on res judicata or collateral estoppel ( Lucido v Mancuso , 49 AD3d at 229 [internal quotation marks omitted]; see Gamer v Ross , 49 AD3d 598, 601 ).

11
Kopsidas v. Krokosgreen
nyappdiv · 2002 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020"The doctrine of unclean hands applies when the complaining party shows that the offending party is guilty of immoral, unconscionable conduct and even then only when the conduct relied on is directly related to the subject matter in litigation and the party seeking to invoke the doctrine was injured by such conduct" ( Kopsidas v Krokos , 294 AD2d 406, 407 [internal quotation marks omitted]; see Ortiz v Silver Invs. , 165 AD3d 1156 ).

11
Kacperski v. Dandreagreen
nyappdiv · 2014 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Co., 121 AD3d 948, 950 [2014]; Finkelstein v Lincoln Natl.

11
DeLarco v. DeWittgreen
nyappdiv · 1988 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
11
Dynamics Corp. of America v. Marine Midland Bank-New Yorkgreen
ny · 1987 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
11
Hansen v. Madanigreen
nyappdiv · 1999 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
11
Mehlenbacher v. Swartoutgreen
nyappdiv · 2001 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
11
Peak v. Bartlett, Pontiff, Stewart & Rhodes, P.C.green
nyappdiv · 2006 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
11
People v. Odumgreen
nyappdiv · 1961 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
11
Amsellem v. Host Marriott Corp.green
nyappdiv · 2001 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
11
Hecht v. City of New Yorkgreen
ny · 1983 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
11
Luscher v. Arruagreen
nyappdiv · 2005 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
11
Ingrami v. Rovnergreen
nyappdiv · 2007 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
11
Curran v. Auto Lab Service Center, Inc.green
nyappdiv · 2001 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (31)

CaseCitedYears
Reese v. Jahan Contracting neutral
nyappdiv · 2014
2 sentences

2021As the plaintiff would not be prejudiced or surprised by the assertion of this proposed affirmative defense, and it is not palpably insufficient or patently devoid of merit, leave to amend the Good-Will defendants' answer to assert it should have been granted ( see CPLR 3025[b]; National Recruiting Group, LLC v Bern Ripka LLP , 183 AD3d 831, 833 ; Nationstar Mtge., LLC v Jean-Baptiste , 178 AD3d 883 , 886; Reese v Jahan Contr. , 120 AD3d 1399, 1400 ; Goodarzi v City of New York , 217 AD2d 683, 684 ).

2021However, contrary to the appellants' contention, the Supreme Court providently, in effect, denied that branch of the motion which was for leave to amend their answer to assert the affirmative defense of lack of standing and the remaining proposed affirmative defenses, as the proposed affirmative defense of lack of standing was already asserted in the answer, and the remaining affirmative defenses were palpably insufficient ( see Reese v Jahan Contr. , 120 AD3d 1399, 1400 ; Unger v Leviton , 25 AD3d 689, 690 ).

22021–2021
McCaskey, Davies & Associates, Inc. v. New York City Health & Hospitals Corp. green
ny · 1983
2 sentences

2015Corp., 59 NY2d 755 [1983].) Here, plaintiff will not be prejudiced or surprised by the amendment and the proposed affirmative defense is neither palpably insufficient nor devoid of merit.

2009Corp., 59 NY2d 755 [1983]), and the proposed affirmative defense was neither devoid of merit nor palpably insufficient as a matter of law (see Ingrami, 45 AD3d at 808 ; Hill, 42 AD3d at 433 ), defendant should have been granted leave to amend its answer (see Ingrami, 45 AD3d at 808 [a defendant who has failed to assert a defense set forth in CPLR 3211 (a) (5) both in a motion to dismiss and an answer (see CPLR 3211 [e]) may nonetheless be granted leave to amend the answer to assert such defense under appropriate circumstances]).

22009–2015
Charell v. Gonzalez green
nyappdiv · 1998
2 sentences

2013School, 65 NY2d 161 , 169 [1985]; cf. Gray v Gonzalez, 290 AD2d 292, 293 [2002]; Charell v Gonzalez, 251 AD2d 72 [1998]; Beck v Northside Med., 46 AD3d 499, 500 [2007]).

2013School, 65 NY2d 161 , 169 [1985]; cf. Gray v Gonzalez, 290 AD2d 292, 293 [2002]; Charell v Gonzalez, 251 AD2d 72 [1998]; Beck v Northside Med., 46 AD3d 499, 500 [2007]).

22013–2013
People v. Potter green
ny · 2011
1 sentence

2023Although defendant inquired regarding the defense, we conclude that "defendant failed to provide the court with an adequate factual basis for his proposed" defense ( People v Breheny , 270 AD2d 926, 927 [4th Dept 2000], lv denied 95 NY2d 851 [2000]). "[O]ffers of proof must be made clearly and unambiguously" ( People v Williams , 6 NY2d 18, 23 [1959], cert denied 361 US 920 [1959], rearg denied 10 NY2d 1011 [1961]; see Breheny , 270 AD2d at 927 ), and inasmuch as defendant failed to make an offer of proof demonstrating that the proposed affirmative defense applied in this case ( see generally

12023–2023
People v. RIQUELME green
ny · 2010
1 sentence

2023Although defendant inquired regarding the defense, we conclude that "defendant failed to provide the court with an adequate factual basis for his proposed" defense ( People v Breheny , 270 AD2d 926, 927 [4th Dept 2000], lv denied 95 NY2d 851 [2000]). "[O]ffers of proof must be made clearly and unambiguously" ( People v Williams , 6 NY2d 18, 23 [1959], cert denied 361 US 920 [1959], rearg denied 10 NY2d 1011 [1961]; see Breheny , 270 AD2d at 927 ), and inasmuch as defendant failed to make an offer of proof demonstrating that the proposed affirmative defense applied in this case ( see generally

12023–2023
Manchester v. Heinze green
scotus · 1959
1 sentence

2023Although defendant inquired regarding the defense, we conclude that "defendant failed to provide the court with an adequate factual basis for his proposed" defense ( People v Breheny , 270 AD2d 926, 927 [4th Dept 2000], lv denied 95 NY2d 851 [2000]). "[O]ffers of proof must be made clearly and unambiguously" ( People v Williams , 6 NY2d 18, 23 [1959], cert denied 361 US 920 [1959], rearg denied 10 NY2d 1011 [1961]; see Breheny , 270 AD2d at 927 ), and inasmuch as defendant failed to make an offer of proof demonstrating that the proposed affirmative defense applied in this case ( see generally

12023–2023
People v. Hazzard green
nyappdiv · 2015
1 sentence

2023Although defendant inquired regarding the defense, we conclude that "defendant failed to provide the court with an adequate factual basis for his proposed" defense ( People v Breheny , 270 AD2d 926, 927 [4th Dept 2000], lv denied 95 NY2d 851 [2000]). "[O]ffers of proof must be made clearly and unambiguously" ( People v Williams , 6 NY2d 18, 23 [1959], cert denied 361 US 920 [1959], rearg denied 10 NY2d 1011 [1961]; see Breheny , 270 AD2d at 927 ), and inasmuch as defendant failed to make an offer of proof demonstrating that the proposed affirmative defense applied in this case ( see generally

12023–2023
Goodarzi v. City of New York green
nyappdiv · 1995
1 sentence

2021As the plaintiff would not be prejudiced or surprised by the assertion of this proposed affirmative defense, and it is not palpably insufficient or patently devoid of merit, leave to amend the Good-Will defendants' answer to assert it should have been granted ( see CPLR 3025[b]; National Recruiting Group, LLC v Bern Ripka LLP , 183 AD3d 831, 833 ; Nationstar Mtge., LLC v Jean-Baptiste , 178 AD3d 883 , 886; Reese v Jahan Contr. , 120 AD3d 1399, 1400 ; Goodarzi v City of New York , 217 AD2d 683, 684 ).

12021–2021
Unger v. Leviton green
nyappdiv · 2006
1 sentence

2021However, contrary to the appellants' contention, the Supreme Court providently, in effect, denied that branch of the motion which was for leave to amend their answer to assert the affirmative defense of lack of standing and the remaining proposed affirmative defenses, as the proposed affirmative defense of lack of standing was already asserted in the answer, and the remaining affirmative defenses were palpably insufficient ( see Reese v Jahan Contr. , 120 AD3d 1399, 1400 ; Unger v Leviton , 25 AD3d 689, 690 ).

12021–2021
National Recruiting Group, LLC v. Bern Ripka LLP green
nyappdiv · 2020
1 sentence

2021As the plaintiff would not be prejudiced or surprised by the assertion of this proposed affirmative defense, and it is not palpably insufficient or patently devoid of merit, leave to amend the Good-Will defendants' answer to assert it should have been granted ( see CPLR 3025[b]; National Recruiting Group, LLC v Bern Ripka LLP , 183 AD3d 831, 833 ; Nationstar Mtge., LLC v Jean-Baptiste , 178 AD3d 883 , 886; Reese v Jahan Contr. , 120 AD3d 1399, 1400 ; Goodarzi v City of New York , 217 AD2d 683, 684 ).

12021–2021
U.S. Bank, National Ass'n v. Sharif green
nyappdiv · 2011
1 sentence

2018Here, in opposition to that branch of the defendant's motion which was for leave to amend his answer to add the affirmative defense of lack of standing, the plaintiff failed to demonstrate the existence of any prejudice or surprise that would result from the amendment, or that the proposed affirmative defense was palpably insufficient or patently devoid of merit ( see Deutsche Bank Trust Co. Ams. v. Cox , 110 AD3d 760 ; U.S. Bank, N.A. v Sharif , 89 AD3d at 724-725 ; Pirrotti & Pirrotti, LLP v Estate of Warm , 8 AD3d 545 ).

12018–2018
Deutsche Bank Trust Co. Americas v. Cox green
nyappdiv · 2013
1 sentence

2018Here, in opposition to that branch of the defendant's motion which was for leave to amend his answer to add the affirmative defense of lack of standing, the plaintiff failed to demonstrate the existence of any prejudice or surprise that would result from the amendment, or that the proposed affirmative defense was palpably insufficient or patently devoid of merit ( see Deutsche Bank Trust Co. Ams. v. Cox , 110 AD3d 760 ; U.S. Bank, N.A. v Sharif , 89 AD3d at 724-725 ; Pirrotti & Pirrotti, LLP v Estate of Warm , 8 AD3d 545 ).

12018–2018
People v. Guaman green
nyappdiv · 2004
1 sentence

2018Here, in opposition to that branch of the defendant's motion which was for leave to amend his answer to add the affirmative defense of lack of standing, the plaintiff failed to demonstrate the existence of any prejudice or surprise that would result from the amendment, or that the proposed affirmative defense was palpably insufficient or patently devoid of merit ( see Deutsche Bank Trust Co. Ams. v. Cox , 110 AD3d 760 ; U.S. Bank, N.A. v Sharif , 89 AD3d at 724-725 ; Pirrotti & Pirrotti, LLP v Estate of Warm , 8 AD3d 545 ).

12018–2018
Bernardi v. Spyratos green
nyappdiv · 2010
12014–2014
Wolstencroft v. Sassower green
nyappdiv · 1986
12011–2011
Hill v. 2016 Realty Associates green
nyappdiv · 2007
12009–2009
People v. Hills green
nyappdiv · 1988
12001–2001
People v. Borrero green
ny · 1967
12001–2001
Bomar v. Lane neutral
nyappdiv · 1999
12000–2000
People v. Coleman green
ny · 1987
11997–1997
People v. Lewis green
ny · 1985
11997–1997
Fittipaldo v. Gal green
nyappdiv · 1990
11992–1992
Gramatan Home Investors Corp. v. Lopez green
ny · 1979
11991–1991
F.J.W., Inc. v. Duke Equities, Inc. green
nyappdiv · 1985
11989–1989
Naclerio Contracting Co. v. City of New York green
nyappdiv · 1986
11988–1988
People v. Duran neutral
nyappdiv · 1987
11988–1988
Sharapata v. Town of Islip green
nyappdiv · 1981
11984–1984
Sharapata v. Town of Islip green
ny · 1982
11984–1984
Spier v. Barker green
ny · 1974
11979–1979
Caulfield v. Elmhurst Contracting Co. green
nyappdiv · 1945
11957–1957
Caulfield v. Elmhurst Contracting Co. neutral
ny · 1945
11957–1957

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