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26 New York opinions name it 11 courts 1969–2025 5 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
People v. Jenkinsgreen2 sentences2025In recognition of the fact that "[t]here is no form of proof so unreliable as recanting testimony" ( People v. Shilitano , 218 NY 161, 170 [1916], rearg denied 218 NY 702 [1916]); see People v. Jenkins , 84 AD3d 1403, 1407 [2d Dept 2011], lv denied 19 NY3d 1026 [2012]), courts have set forth a list of factors to be considered where, as here, the newly discovered evidence is recantation evidence, i.e., "(1) the inherent believability of the substance of the recanting testimony; (2) the witness's demeanor both at trial and at the evidentiary hearing; (3) the existence of evidence corroborating t 2019In recognition of the fact that "[t]here is no form of proof so unreliable as recanting testimony" ( People v Shilitano , 218 NY 161, 170 [1916], rearg denied 218 NY 702 [1916]; see People v Jenkins , 84 AD3d 1403, 1407 [2d Dept 2011], lv denied 19 NY3d 1026 [2012]), courts have set forth a list of factors to be considered where, as here, the newly discovered evidence is recantation evidence, i.e., "(1) the inherent believability of the substance of the recanting testimony; (2) the witness's demeanor both at trial and at the evidentiary hearing; (3) the existence of evidence corroborating the | 2 | 2 |
People v. Pringlegreen2 sentences2025In recognition of the fact that "[t]here is no form of proof so unreliable as recanting testimony" ( People v. Shilitano , 218 NY 161, 170 [1916], rearg denied 218 NY 702 [1916]); see People v. Jenkins , 84 AD3d 1403, 1407 [2d Dept 2011], lv denied 19 NY3d 1026 [2012]), courts have set forth a list of factors to be considered where, as here, the newly discovered evidence is recantation evidence, i.e., "(1) the inherent believability of the substance of the recanting testimony; (2) the witness's demeanor both at trial and at the evidentiary hearing; (3) the existence of evidence corroborating t 2019In recognition of the fact that "[t]here is no form of proof so unreliable as recanting testimony" ( People v Shilitano , 218 NY 161, 170 [1916], rearg denied 218 NY 702 [1916]; see People v Jenkins , 84 AD3d 1403, 1407 [2d Dept 2011], lv denied 19 NY3d 1026 [2012]), courts have set forth a list of factors to be considered where, as here, the newly discovered evidence is recantation evidence, i.e., "(1) the inherent believability of the substance of the recanting testimony; (2) the witness's demeanor both at trial and at the evidentiary hearing; (3) the existence of evidence corroborating the | 2 | 2 |
People v. . Shilitanogreen2 sentences2025In recognition of the fact that "[t]here is no form of proof so unreliable as recanting testimony" ( People v. Shilitano , 218 NY 161, 170 [1916], rearg denied 218 NY 702 [1916]); see People v. Jenkins , 84 AD3d 1403, 1407 [2d Dept 2011], lv denied 19 NY3d 1026 [2012]), courts have set forth a list of factors to be considered where, as here, the newly discovered evidence is recantation evidence, i.e., "(1) the inherent believability of the substance of the recanting testimony; (2) the witness's demeanor both at trial and at the evidentiary hearing; (3) the existence of evidence corroborating t 2025In recognition of the fact that "[t]here is no form of proof so unreliable as recanting testimony" ( People v. Shilitano , 218 NY 161, 170 [1916], rearg denied 218 NY 702 [1916]); see People v. Jenkins , 84 AD3d 1403, 1407 [2d Dept 2011], lv denied 19 NY3d 1026 [2012]), courts have set forth a list of factors to be considered where, as here, the newly discovered evidence is recantation evidence, i.e., "(1) the inherent believability of the substance of the recanting testimony; (2) the witness's demeanor both at trial and at the evidentiary hearing; (3) the existence of evidence corroborating t | 2 | 2 |
People v. Wonggreen2 sentences2025In recognition of the fact that "[t]here is no form of proof so unreliable as recanting testimony" ( People v. Shilitano , 218 NY 161, 170 [1916], rearg denied 218 NY 702 [1916]); see People v. Jenkins , 84 AD3d 1403, 1407 [2d Dept 2011], lv denied 19 NY3d 1026 [2012]), courts have set forth a list of factors to be considered where, as here, the newly discovered evidence is recantation evidence, i.e., "(1) the inherent believability of the substance of the recanting testimony; (2) the witness's demeanor both at trial and at the evidentiary hearing; (3) the existence of evidence corroborating t 2019In recognition of the fact that "[t]here is no form of proof so unreliable as recanting testimony" ( People v Shilitano , 218 NY 161, 170 [1916], rearg denied 218 NY 702 [1916]; see People v Jenkins , 84 AD3d 1403, 1407 [2d Dept 2011], lv denied 19 NY3d 1026 [2012]), courts have set forth a list of factors to be considered where, as here, the newly discovered evidence is recantation evidence, i.e., "(1) the inherent believability of the substance of the recanting testimony; (2) the witness's demeanor both at trial and at the evidentiary hearing; (3) the existence of evidence corroborating the | 2 | 2 |
People v. Simmonsgreen2 sentences2025In recognition of the fact that "[t]here is no form of proof so unreliable as recanting testimony" ( People v. Shilitano , 218 NY 161, 170 [1916], rearg denied 218 NY 702 [1916]); see People v. Jenkins , 84 AD3d 1403, 1407 [2d Dept 2011], lv denied 19 NY3d 1026 [2012]), courts have set forth a list of factors to be considered where, as here, the newly discovered evidence is recantation evidence, i.e., "(1) the inherent believability of the substance of the recanting testimony; (2) the witness's demeanor both at trial and at the evidentiary hearing; (3) the existence of evidence corroborating t 2019In recognition of the fact that "[t]here is no form of proof so unreliable as recanting testimony" ( People v Shilitano , 218 NY 161, 170 [1916], rearg denied 218 NY 702 [1916]; see People v Jenkins , 84 AD3d 1403, 1407 [2d Dept 2011], lv denied 19 NY3d 1026 [2012]), courts have set forth a list of factors to be considered where, as here, the newly discovered evidence is recantation evidence, i.e., "(1) the inherent believability of the substance of the recanting testimony; (2) the witness's demeanor both at trial and at the evidentiary hearing; (3) the existence of evidence corroborating the | 2 | 2 |
People v. Pabongreen2 sentences2025In recognition of the fact that "[t]here is no form of proof so unreliable as recanting testimony" ( People v. Shilitano , 218 NY 161, 170 [1916], rearg denied 218 NY 702 [1916]); see People v. Jenkins , 84 AD3d 1403, 1407 [2d Dept 2011], lv denied 19 NY3d 1026 [2012]), courts have set forth a list of factors to be considered where, as here, the newly discovered evidence is recantation evidence, i.e., "(1) the inherent believability of the substance of the recanting testimony; (2) the witness's demeanor both at trial and at the evidentiary hearing; (3) the existence of evidence corroborating t 2019In recognition of the fact that "[t]here is no form of proof so unreliable as recanting testimony" ( People v Shilitano , 218 NY 161, 170 [1916], rearg denied 218 NY 702 [1916]; see People v Jenkins , 84 AD3d 1403, 1407 [2d Dept 2011], lv denied 19 NY3d 1026 [2012]), courts have set forth a list of factors to be considered where, as here, the newly discovered evidence is recantation evidence, i.e., "(1) the inherent believability of the substance of the recanting testimony; (2) the witness's demeanor both at trial and at the evidentiary hearing; (3) the existence of evidence corroborating the | 2 | 2 |
Gould v. New York City Police Departmentgreen2 sentences2022Respondent properly redacted some records of a list of standard investigative steps to be taken in NYPD investigations, in order to prevent disclosure of "nonroutine police procedures" ( Matter of Gould v New York City Police Dept. , 89 NY2d 267, 278 [1996]; see Public Officers Law § 87[2][e][iv]). 2022Respondent properly redacted some records of a list of standard investigative steps to be taken in NYPD investigations, in order to prevent disclosure of "nonroutine police procedures" ( Matter of Gould v New York City Police Dept. , 89 NY2d 267, 278 [1996]; see Public Officers Law § 87[2][e][iv]). | 2 | 2 |
Katz Park Avenue Corp. v. Jaggergreen2 sentences2012Corp. v Jagger, 11 NY3d 314, 317 [2008].) However, the Rent Stabilization Code provides a list of factors that may be considered as evidence in determining whether a rent-stabilized apartment is a tenant’s primary residence. 2012Corp. v Jagger, 11 NY3d 314, 317 [2008].) However, the Rent Stabilization Code provides a list of factors that may be considered as evidence in determining whether a rent-stabilized apartment is a tenant’s primary residence. | 2 | 2 |
Malkin v. Tullygreen2 sentences2023Indeed, the case cited by the Appellate Division for the list of factors relevant in this case, Matter of Malkin v Tully, compiled the list from factors in federal cases ( 65 AD2d 228, 231 [1978]). 2023Malkin described the relevant factors as “whether the petitioner signed the tax return, derived a substantial part of his income from the corporation, . . . had the right to hire and fire employees,” and “was authorized to sign checks” ( 65 AD2d at 231 [citations omitted]). | 1 | 1 |
McHugh v. State Tax Commissiongreen1 sentence2023Additional relevant factors that have been considered include status as a corporate officer, shareholder and signatory on corporate bank accounts (see Matter of - 12 - - 13 - No. 86 Menik, 280 AD2d at 703 ; Matter of Hopper v Commissioner of Taxation & Fin., 224 AD2d 733, 737 [3d Dept 1996], lv denied 88 NY2d 808 [1996]), authority over the management of the corporation’s affairs (see Matter of Menik, 280 AD2d at 703 ; Matter of Risoli v Commissioner of Taxation & Fin., 237 AD2d 675, 676 [3d Dept 1997]), authority to direct payment of corporate bills and to make payroll (see Matter of Fisher v | 1 | 1 |
Claim of Tedesco v. Stewart & Bennett, Inc.green1 sentence2023Additional relevant factors that have been considered include status as a corporate officer, shareholder and signatory on corporate bank accounts (see Matter of - 12 - - 13 - No. 86 Menik, 280 AD2d at 703 ; Matter of Hopper v Commissioner of Taxation & Fin., 224 AD2d 733, 737 [3d Dept 1996], lv denied 88 NY2d 808 [1996]), authority over the management of the corporation’s affairs (see Matter of Menik, 280 AD2d at 703 ; Matter of Risoli v Commissioner of Taxation & Fin., 237 AD2d 675, 676 [3d Dept 1997]), authority to direct payment of corporate bills and to make payroll (see Matter of Fisher v | 1 | 1 |
Basch v. New York State Tax Commissiongreen1 sentence2023Because “[t]he factual nature of the determination precludes an exhaustive list of factors” (Matter of Basch v New York State Tax Commn., 134 AD2d 786, 787 [3d Dept 1987]), the list of factors considered in the state courts has evolved over time, just as it has in the federal courts. | 1 | 1 |
Martin v. Commissioner of Taxation & Financegreen1 sentence2023Additional relevant factors that have been considered include status as a corporate officer, shareholder and signatory on corporate bank accounts (see Matter of - 12 - - 13 - No. 86 Menik, 280 AD2d at 703 ; Matter of Hopper v Commissioner of Taxation & Fin., 224 AD2d 733, 737 [3d Dept 1996], lv denied 88 NY2d 808 [1996]), authority over the management of the corporation’s affairs (see Matter of Menik, 280 AD2d at 703 ; Matter of Risoli v Commissioner of Taxation & Fin., 237 AD2d 675, 676 [3d Dept 1997]), authority to direct payment of corporate bills and to make payroll (see Matter of Fisher v | 1 | 1 |
Hopper v. Commissioner of Taxation & Financegreen1 sentence2023Additional relevant factors that have been considered include status as a corporate officer, shareholder and signatory on corporate bank accounts (see Matter of - 12 - - 13 - No. 86 Menik, 280 AD2d at 703 ; Matter of Hopper v Commissioner of Taxation & Fin., 224 AD2d 733, 737 [3d Dept 1996], lv denied 88 NY2d 808 [1996]), authority over the management of the corporation’s affairs (see Matter of Menik, 280 AD2d at 703 ; Matter of Risoli v Commissioner of Taxation & Fin., 237 AD2d 675, 676 [3d Dept 1997]), authority to direct payment of corporate bills and to make payroll (see Matter of Fisher v | 1 | 1 |
Risoli v. Commissioner of Taxation & Financegreen2 sentences2023Additional relevant factors that have been considered include status as a corporate officer, shareholder and signatory on corporate bank accounts (see Matter of - 12 - - 13 - No. 86 Menik, 280 AD2d at 703 ; Matter of Hopper v Commissioner of Taxation & Fin., 224 AD2d 733, 737 [3d Dept 1996], lv denied 88 NY2d 808 [1996]), authority over the management of the corporation’s affairs (see Matter of Menik, 280 AD2d at 703 ; Matter of Risoli v Commissioner of Taxation & Fin., 237 AD2d 675, 676 [3d Dept 1997]), authority to direct payment of corporate bills and to make payroll (see Matter of Fisher v 2023Additional relevant factors that have been considered include status as a corporate officer, shareholder and signatory on corporate bank accounts (see Matter of - 12 - - 13 - No. 86 Menik, 280 AD2d at 703 ; Matter of Hopper v Commissioner of Taxation & Fin., 224 AD2d 733, 737 [3d Dept 1996], lv denied 88 NY2d 808 [1996]), authority over the management of the corporation’s affairs (see Matter of Menik, 280 AD2d at 703 ; Matter of Risoli v Commissioner of Taxation & Fin., 237 AD2d 675, 676 [3d Dept 1997]), authority to direct payment of corporate bills and to make payroll (see Matter of Fisher v | 1 | 1 |
Starla D. v. Jeremy E.green1 sentence2019This list of factors is not exhaustive; consideration may also be given to whether the child's family image would be destroyed, whether he or she would suffer physical and/or emotional harm as a result of identifying a third person as a parent and/or the significant disruption to the stability of the child's existing family unit ( see Matter of Christopher YY. v Jessica ZZ. , 159 AD3d at 33; Matter of Starla D. v Jeremy E. , 95 AD3d 1605, 1607 [2012], lv dismissed 19 NY3d 1015 [2012]). | 1 | 1 |
In re Altheimgreen1 sentence2017Although not exhaustive, the following is a list of factors or circumstances that the court may consider in determining whether a proposed name change substantially promotes the child’s best interests: “(1) the extent to which a child identifies with and uses a particular surname; (2) the child’s expressed preference, if of sufficient age and maturity to articulate a basis for preferring a particular surname; (3) whether the child’s surname differs from the surname of the custodial parent; (4) the effect of the proposed name change on the child’s relationship with either parent; (5) whether th | 1 | 1 |
In Re Trust Created by Hydegreen1 sentence2011Rather, the decision states “[t]hese factors, none of which should be determinative, may include” the seven factors set forth above (see Matter of Hyde, 15 NY3d at 186 [emphasis added]). | 1 | 1 |
| Draper v. United Statesgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in New York. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
People v. Seymour
green
2 sentences2025In recognition of the fact that "[t]here is no form of proof so unreliable as recanting testimony" ( People v. Shilitano , 218 NY 161, 170 [1916], rearg denied 218 NY 702 [1916]); see People v. Jenkins , 84 AD3d 1403, 1407 [2d Dept 2011], lv denied 19 NY3d 1026 [2012]), courts have set forth a list of factors to be considered where, as here, the newly discovered evidence is recantation evidence, i.e., "(1) the inherent believability of the substance of the recanting testimony; (2) the witness's demeanor both at trial and at the evidentiary hearing; (3) the existence of evidence corroborating t 2019In recognition of the fact that "[t]here is no form of proof so unreliable as recanting testimony" ( People v Shilitano , 218 NY 161, 170 [1916], rearg denied 218 NY 702 [1916]; see People v Jenkins , 84 AD3d 1403, 1407 [2d Dept 2011], lv denied 19 NY3d 1026 [2012]), courts have set forth a list of factors to be considered where, as here, the newly discovered evidence is recantation evidence, i.e., "(1) the inherent believability of the substance of the recanting testimony; (2) the witness's demeanor both at trial and at the evidentiary hearing; (3) the existence of evidence corroborating the | 2 | 2019–2025 |
People v. . Shilitano
green
2 sentences2025In recognition of the fact that "[t]here is no form of proof so unreliable as recanting testimony" ( People v. Shilitano , 218 NY 161, 170 [1916], rearg denied 218 NY 702 [1916]); see People v. Jenkins , 84 AD3d 1403, 1407 [2d Dept 2011], lv denied 19 NY3d 1026 [2012]), courts have set forth a list of factors to be considered where, as here, the newly discovered evidence is recantation evidence, i.e., "(1) the inherent believability of the substance of the recanting testimony; (2) the witness's demeanor both at trial and at the evidentiary hearing; (3) the existence of evidence corroborating t 2019In recognition of the fact that "[t]here is no form of proof so unreliable as recanting testimony" ( People v Shilitano , 218 NY 161, 170 [1916], rearg denied 218 NY 702 [1916]; see People v Jenkins , 84 AD3d 1403, 1407 [2d Dept 2011], lv denied 19 NY3d 1026 [2012]), courts have set forth a list of factors to be considered where, as here, the newly discovered evidence is recantation evidence, i.e., "(1) the inherent believability of the substance of the recanting testimony; (2) the witness's demeanor both at trial and at the evidentiary hearing; (3) the existence of evidence corroborating the | 2 | 2019–2025 |
People v. Lane
green
2 sentences2025Another relevant factor is "whether the recantation refutes the eyewitness testimony of another witness" ( People v. Lane , 100 AD3d 1540 , 1541 [4th Dept 2012], lv denied 20 NY3d 1063 [2013]). 2019Another relevant factor is "whether the recantation refutes the eyewitness testimony of another witness" ( People v Lane , 100 AD3d 1540 , 1541 [4th Dept 2012], lv denied 20 NY3d 1063 [2013]). | 2 | 2019–2025 |
MATTER OF TROPEA v. Tropea
green
2 sentences2007Under Tropea ( 87 NY2d at 738 ), "no single factor should be treated as dispositive or given such disproportionate weight as to predetermine the outcome." The Court of Appeals concluded that "[i]n the end, it is for the court to determine, based on all of the proof, whether it has been established by a preponderance of the evidence that a proposed relocation would serve the child's best interests" ( Tropea , 87 NY2d at 741 ). 2007Under Tropea ( 87 NY2d at 738 ), "no single factor should be treated as dispositive or given such disproportionate weight as to predetermine the outcome." The Court of Appeals concluded that "[i]n the end, it is for the court to determine, based on all of the proof, whether it has been established by a preponderance of the evidence that a proposed relocation would serve the child's best interests" ( Tropea , 87 NY2d at 741 ). | 2 | 2007–2007 |
People v. Lucas
green
1 sentence2024At the time of trial, that pattern charge included recommended language pertaining to the cross-race effect, to be added to the list of factors affecting the accuracy of identification testimony "if placed in issue by the evidence" ( id. [as rev Jan. 2011]). | 1 | 2024–2024 |
Menik v. Roth
green
2 sentences2023Additional relevant factors that have been considered include status as a corporate officer, shareholder and signatory on corporate bank accounts (see Matter of - 12 - - 13 - No. 86 Menik, 280 AD2d at 703 ; Matter of Hopper v Commissioner of Taxation & Fin., 224 AD2d 733, 737 [3d Dept 1996], lv denied 88 NY2d 808 [1996]), authority over the management of the corporation’s affairs (see Matter of Menik, 280 AD2d at 703 ; Matter of Risoli v Commissioner of Taxation & Fin., 237 AD2d 675, 676 [3d Dept 1997]), authority to direct payment of corporate bills and to make payroll (see Matter of Fisher v 2023Additional relevant factors that have been considered include status as a corporate officer, shareholder and signatory on corporate bank accounts (see Matter of - 12 - - 13 - No. 86 Menik, 280 AD2d at 703 ; Matter of Hopper v Commissioner of Taxation & Fin., 224 AD2d 733, 737 [3d Dept 1996], lv denied 88 NY2d 808 [1996]), authority over the management of the corporation’s affairs (see Matter of Menik, 280 AD2d at 703 ; Matter of Risoli v Commissioner of Taxation & Fin., 237 AD2d 675, 676 [3d Dept 1997]), authority to direct payment of corporate bills and to make payroll (see Matter of Fisher v | 1 | 2023–2023 |
Poulose v. Shah
green
1 sentence2019This list of factors is not exhaustive; consideration may also be given to whether the child's family image would be destroyed, whether he or she would suffer physical and/or emotional harm as a result of identifying a third person as a parent and/or the significant disruption to the stability of the child's existing family unit ( see Matter of Christopher YY. v Jessica ZZ. , 159 AD3d at 33; Matter of Starla D. v Jeremy E. , 95 AD3d 1605, 1607 [2012], lv dismissed 19 NY3d 1015 [2012]). | 1 | 2019–2019 |
In re Eberhardt
green
1 sentence2017Although not exhaustive, the following is a list of factors or circumstances that the court may consider in determining whether a proposed name change substantially promotes the child’s best interests: “(1) the extent to which a child identifies with and uses a particular surname; (2) the child’s expressed preference, if of sufficient age and maturity to articulate a basis for preferring a particular surname; (3) whether the child’s surname differs from the surname of the custodial parent; (4) the effect of the proposed name change on the child’s relationship with either parent; (5) whether th | 1 | 2017–2017 |
People v. Paulman
green
1 sentence2014The Court of Appeals has set forth a list of factors to be considered in determining whether there is a sufficiently definite, pronounced break in the interrogation to dissipate the taint of un-Mirandized custodial interrogation (see People v Paulman, 5 NY3d 122 [2005]). | 1 | 2014–2014 |
Carothers v. Insurance Companies
neutral
1 sentence2013Although plaintiff contends that the list of 13 factors was so overbroad as to be present in virtually every well-managed medical practice, in our opinion, it was not error for the Civil Court to set forth the list of factors to assist the jury in determining the issue of Sher’s and Vayman’s control over ACMDPC, particularly since the court specifically told the jury that it should consider “the totality of the circumstances” ( 26 Misc 3d at 455 ). | 1 | 2013–2013 |
Thwaites v. New York State Board of Parole
red
1 sentence2012In Matter of Thwaites (supra), Supreme Court, Orange County applied the 2011 Amendments to a March 16, 2010 determination of the Parole Board. | 1 | 2012–2012 |
Khayat v. Gill
green
1 sentence2008It does not appear that the First Department intended these facts to be a complete list of the factors that the trial court should consider, but this language does provide this Court with some guidance. [*3] In Devin R. , 278 AD2d 15 , 717 NYS2d 145 [1st Dept 2000], the court found that it was appropriate to substitute a PINS finding for a juvenile delinquency finding. | 1 | 2008–2008 |
| In re Devon R. neutral | 1 | 2008–2008 |
| Heiman v. City of New York green | 1 | 2003–2003 |
| Barnes v. County of Onondaga green | 1 | 2003–2003 |
| People v. Brooks green | 1 | 2002–2002 |
| People v. Perry green | 1 | 1998–1998 |
| People v. Walker green | 1 | 1998–1998 |
| DiNatale v. Levitt neutral | 1 | 1997–1997 |
| People v. Muriel neutral | 1 | 1994–1994 |
| People v. Bologna green | 1 | 1991–1991 |
| In Re the Marriage of Williams green | 1 | 1982–1982 |
| Boyd v. Boyd green | 1 | 1982–1982 |
| Brinegar v. United States green | 1 | 1980–1980 |
| Terry v. Ohio green | 1 | 1980–1980 |
| People v. Elwell green | 1 | 1980–1980 |
| Armstrong v. Percy green | 1 | 1969–1969 |
| Staats v. Executors of Ten Eyck green | 1 | 1969–1969 |
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.