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defined rule in New York

23 New York opinions name it 8 courts 1902–2026 1 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 (18)

CaseFollowedCited
MATTER OF BELL v. Waterfront Comm.green
ny · 1967 · cited in 3 New York opinions naming this issue, 1989–1992
2 sentences

1992Likewise, in Bell, the Court examined the Waterfront Commission Act and construed the clause " 'knowingly or willingly advocates the desirability of overthrowing the government of the United States by force or violence,’ to proscribe only that type of advocacy (1) which is intended to indoctrinate or incite to action in furtherance of the defined doctrine and (2) which is accompanied by a 'clear and present danger’ of success.” (Matter of Bell v Waterfront Commn., supra, at 62.) I decline to follow the only reported case on this issue, People ex rel.

1991Although Bell (supra) was decided prior to Brandenburg ( 395 US 444 , supra), its language closely traces the standards set forth in that landmark case, and is an undeniable example of the reasoning of the highest court of this State, when measuring statutes by those standards: "Accordingly, as required by the First Amendment, we read the Waterfront Commission Act and construe the clause, 'knowingly or willingly advocates the desirability of overthrowing the government of the United States by force or violence,’ to proscribe only that type of advocacy (1) which is intended to indoctrinate or i

33
The Styria, Scopinich v. Munroegreen
scotus · 1902 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018The establishment of a clearly defined rule of action would be the end of discretion" ( The Styria, Scopinich v. Morgan, 186 U.S. 1 , 9, 22 S.Ct. 731 , 46 L.Ed. 1027 [1902] [emphasis omitted] ).

2018The establishment of a clearly defined rule of action would be the end of discretion" ( The Styria, Scopinich v. Morgan, 186 U.S. 1 , 9, 22 S.Ct. 731 , 46 L.Ed. 1027 [1902] [emphasis omitted] ).

12
Langnes v. Greengreen
scotus · 1931 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018"When invoked as a guide to judicial action, it means a sound discretion, that is to say, a discretion exercised not arbitrarily or willfully, but with regard to what is right and equitable under the circumstances" ( Langnes v. Green, 282 U.S. 531 , 541, 51 S.Ct. 243 , 75 L.Ed. 520 [1931] ).

2018"When invoked as a guide to judicial action, it means a sound discretion, that is to say, a discretion exercised not arbitrarily or willfully, but with regard to what is right and equitable under the circumstances" ( Langnes v. Green, 282 U.S. 531 , 541, 51 S.Ct. 243 , 75 L.Ed. 520 [1931] ).

12
Fridovich v. Davidgreen
nyappdiv · 1992 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026Medical Ctr., 248 AD2d 358 [2d Dept 1998]; see e.g., Prete v Rafla-Demetrious, 224 AD2d 674 [2d Dept 1996]; Canter v Mu/nick, 60 NY2d 689 [ 1983]; see also Fridovich v David, 188 AD2d 984 [3d Dept 1992]; Ferrara v. South Shore Orthopedic Associates, 178 AD 2d 364 [ I st Dept 1991]).

11
Prete v. Rafla-Demetriousgreen
nyappdiv · 1996 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026Medical Ctr., 248 AD2d 358 [2d Dept 1998]; see e.g., Prete v Rafla-Demetrious, 224 AD2d 674 [2d Dept 1996]; Canter v Mu/nick, 60 NY2d 689 [ 1983]; see also Fridovich v David, 188 AD2d 984 [3d Dept 1992]; Ferrara v. South Shore Orthopedic Associates, 178 AD 2d 364 [ I st Dept 1991]).

11
United States v. Chanthasouxatgreen
ca11 · 2003 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015There is a "fundamental unfairness of holding citizens to 'the traditional rule that ignorance of the law is no excuse,' while allowing those 'entrusted to enforce' the law to be ignorant of it" (United States v Chanthasouxat, 342 F3d 1271, 1280 [11th Cir 2003], citing Bryan v United States, 524 US 184, 196 [1998]).

2015There is a “fundamental unfairness of holding citizens to ‘the traditional rule that ignorance of the law is no excuse,’ while allowing those ‘entrusted to enforce’ the law to be ignorant of it” (United States v Chanthasouxat, 342 F3d 1271, 1280 [11th Cir 2003] [citation omitted], citing Bryan v United States, 524 US 184, 196 [1998]).

11
Bryan v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1998 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015There is a "fundamental unfairness of holding citizens to 'the traditional rule that ignorance of the law is no excuse,' while allowing those 'entrusted to enforce' the law to be ignorant of it" (United States v Chanthasouxat, 342 F3d 1271, 1280 [11th Cir 2003], citing Bryan v United States, 524 US 184, 196 [1998]).

2015There is a “fundamental unfairness of holding citizens to ‘the traditional rule that ignorance of the law is no excuse,’ while allowing those ‘entrusted to enforce’ the law to be ignorant of it” (United States v Chanthasouxat, 342 F3d 1271, 1280 [11th Cir 2003] [citation omitted], citing Bryan v United States, 524 US 184, 196 [1998]).

11
People v. Wheelergreen
nyappdiv · 2009 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

2009People v Wheeler, 59 AD3d 1007, 1008 [2009], lv denied 12 NY3d 711 [2009]), there is no requirement that it do so and, in any event, the record is clear that the court was taking into consideration all information relevant to his risk level — including his subsequent crimes — regardless of whether it fit within one of the RAI’s defined factors.

11
Farnham v. Kittingergreen
ny · 1994 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008Additionally, an issue of fact can be raised by a party opposing summary judgment if evidence is tendered that a defined exception to the recreational use statute applies (see Farnham v Kittinger, 83 NY2d 520, 528-529 [1994]; Sega v State of New York, 60 NY2d 183, 192 [1983]; Blair v Newstead Snowseekers, 2 AD3d 1286, 1288 [2003]; Scuderi v Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., 243 AD2d 1049 [1997]).

11
Blair v. Newstead Snowseekers, Inc.green
nyappdiv · 2003 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008Additionally, an issue of fact can be raised by a party opposing summary judgment if evidence is tendered that a defined exception to the recreational use statute applies (see Farnham v Kittinger, 83 NY2d 520, 528-529 [1994]; Sega v State of New York, 60 NY2d 183, 192 [1983]; Blair v Newstead Snowseekers, 2 AD3d 1286, 1288 [2003]; Scuderi v Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., 243 AD2d 1049 [1997]).

11
McCleary v. City of Glens Fallsgreen
nyappdiv · 2006 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008The three statutory exceptions are available when a property owner willfully or maliciously fails to guard or warn against a dangerous condition (see General Obligations Law § 9-103 [2] [a]; McCleary v City of Glens Falls, 32 AD3d 605, 608 [2006]; Hillman v Penn Cent.

11
Sega v. State of New Yorkgreen
ny · 1983 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008Additionally, an issue of fact can be raised by a party opposing summary judgment if evidence is tendered that a defined exception to the recreational use statute applies (see Farnham v Kittinger, 83 NY2d 520, 528-529 [1994]; Sega v State of New York, 60 NY2d 183, 192 [1983]; Blair v Newstead Snowseekers, 2 AD3d 1286, 1288 [2003]; Scuderi v Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., 243 AD2d 1049 [1997]).

11
People v. Howardgreen
ny · 1980 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003(People v Galak, 81 NY2d 463 [1993]; Mincey v Arizona, 437 US 385, 390 [1978]; Katz v United States, 389 US 347, 357 [1967].) As the Court of Appeals has stated: “[T]he privacy interest of our citizens is far too cherished a right to be entrusted to the discretion of the officer in the field.” (People v Howard, 50 NY2d 583, 588 [1980].) Accordingly, the police are not permitted to make a warrantless search of an individual’s premises unless the circumstances fall within a clearly defined exception to this rule.

11
Katz v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1967 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003(People v Galak, 81 NY2d 463 [1993]; Mincey v Arizona, 437 US 385, 390 [1978]; Katz v United States, 389 US 347, 357 [1967].) As the Court of Appeals has stated: “[T]he privacy interest of our citizens is far too cherished a right to be entrusted to the discretion of the officer in the field.” (People v Howard, 50 NY2d 583, 588 [1980].) Accordingly, the police are not permitted to make a warrantless search of an individual’s premises unless the circumstances fall within a clearly defined exception to this rule.

11
Mincey v. Arizonagreen
scotus · 1978 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003(People v Galak, 81 NY2d 463 [1993]; Mincey v Arizona, 437 US 385, 390 [1978]; Katz v United States, 389 US 347, 357 [1967].) As the Court of Appeals has stated: “[T]he privacy interest of our citizens is far too cherished a right to be entrusted to the discretion of the officer in the field.” (People v Howard, 50 NY2d 583, 588 [1980].) Accordingly, the police are not permitted to make a warrantless search of an individual’s premises unless the circumstances fall within a clearly defined exception to this rule.

11
General Motors Corp. v. Leegreen
nyappdiv · 1993 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
1 sentence

1994The Court stated that since compulsory arbitration is involved, that judicial review is "broad, requiring that the award be in accord with due process and supported by adequate evidence in the record * * * The award must also be rational and satisfy the arbitrary and capricious standards of CPLR article 78” ( 75 NY2d, at 186 ; accord, Matter of General Motors Corp. v Lee, 193 AD2d 741 ).

11
Lovelace v. Grossgreen
ny · 1992 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
1 sentence

1993Eligibility for public assistance is determined by measuring the countable income and resources of an individual or family against the State’s defined standard of need which is its view of the amount necessary to provide for the essential needs of a hypothetical family having the same composition as the family in question (see, Lovelace v Gross, supra, at 422).

11
People v. Hoatsgreen
nycountyct · 1980 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (25)

CaseCitedYears
Dennis v. United States green
scotus · 1951
2 sentences

1967(See Keyishian v. Board of Regents , 385 U. S. 589, 599 , supra ; Yates v. United States , 354 U. S. 298, 318-326 ; Dennis v. United States , 341 U. S. 494, 505 , supra ; People v. Epton , 19 N Y 2d 496, supra .) In addition, the clause, dealing with "a member of a group which advocates [the desirability of overthrowing or destroying the government of the United States by force or violence], knowing the purposes of such group include such advocacy", should be understood to condemn only "active" membership which the member pursues with a specific intent to further the unlawful goals of the orga

1967(See Keyishian v. Board of Regents, 385 U. S. 589, 599 , supra; Yates v. United States, 354 U. S. 298, 318-326 ; Dennis v. United States, 341 U. S. 494, 505 , supra; People v. Epton, 19 N Y 2d 496, supra.) In addition, the clause, dealing with “ a member of a group which advocates [the desirability of overthrowing or destroying the government of the United States by force or violence], knowing the purposes of such group include such advocacy ”, should be understood to condemn only “ active ” membership which the member pursues with a specific intent to further the unlawful goals of the organiz

21967–1967
Yates v. United States red
scotus · 1957
2 sentences

1967(See Keyishian v. Board of Regents , 385 U. S. 589, 599 , supra ; Yates v. United States , 354 U. S. 298, 318-326 ; Dennis v. United States , 341 U. S. 494, 505 , supra ; People v. Epton , 19 N Y 2d 496, supra .) In addition, the clause, dealing with "a member of a group which advocates [the desirability of overthrowing or destroying the government of the United States by force or violence], knowing the purposes of such group include such advocacy", should be understood to condemn only "active" membership which the member pursues with a specific intent to further the unlawful goals of the orga

1967(See Keyishian v. Board of Regents, 385 U. S. 589, 599 , supra; Yates v. United States, 354 U. S. 298, 318-326 ; Dennis v. United States, 341 U. S. 494, 505 , supra; People v. Epton, 19 N Y 2d 496, supra.) In addition, the clause, dealing with “ a member of a group which advocates [the desirability of overthrowing or destroying the government of the United States by force or violence], knowing the purposes of such group include such advocacy ”, should be understood to condemn only “ active ” membership which the member pursues with a specific intent to further the unlawful goals of the organiz

21967–1967
Keyishian v. Board of Regents of Univ. of State of NY green
scotus · 1966
2 sentences

1967(See Keyishian v. Board of Regents , 385 U. S. 589, 599 , supra ; Yates v. United States , 354 U. S. 298, 318-326 ; Dennis v. United States , 341 U. S. 494, 505 , supra ; People v. Epton , 19 N Y 2d 496, supra .) In addition, the clause, dealing with "a member of a group which advocates [the desirability of overthrowing or destroying the government of the United States by force or violence], knowing the purposes of such group include such advocacy", should be understood to condemn only "active" membership which the member pursues with a specific intent to further the unlawful goals of the orga

1967(See Keyishian v. Board of Regents, 385 U. S. 589, 599 , supra; Yates v. United States, 354 U. S. 298, 318-326 ; Dennis v. United States, 341 U. S. 494, 505 , supra; People v. Epton, 19 N Y 2d 496, supra.) In addition, the clause, dealing with “ a member of a group which advocates [the desirability of overthrowing or destroying the government of the United States by force or violence], knowing the purposes of such group include such advocacy ”, should be understood to condemn only “ active ” membership which the member pursues with a specific intent to further the unlawful goals of the organiz

21967–1967
Holbrook v. United Hospital Medical Center green
nyappdiv · 1998
1 sentence

2026Medical Ctr., 248 AD2d 358 [2d Dept 1998]; see e.g., Prete v Rafla-Demetrious, 224 AD2d 674 [2d Dept 1996]; Canter v Mu/nick, 60 NY2d 689 [ 1983]; see also Fridovich v David, 188 AD2d 984 [3d Dept 1992]; Ferrara v. South Shore Orthopedic Associates, 178 AD 2d 364 [ I st Dept 1991]).

12026–2026
Ferrara v. South Shore Orthopedic Associates green
nyappdiv · 1991
1 sentence

2026Medical Ctr., 248 AD2d 358 [2d Dept 1998]; see e.g., Prete v Rafla-Demetrious, 224 AD2d 674 [2d Dept 1996]; Canter v Mu/nick, 60 NY2d 689 [ 1983]; see also Fridovich v David, 188 AD2d 984 [3d Dept 1992]; Ferrara v. South Shore Orthopedic Associates, 178 AD 2d 364 [ I st Dept 1991]).

12026–2026
Canter v. Mulnick green
ny · 1983
1 sentence

2026Medical Ctr., 248 AD2d 358 [2d Dept 1998]; see e.g., Prete v Rafla-Demetrious, 224 AD2d 674 [2d Dept 1996]; Canter v Mu/nick, 60 NY2d 689 [ 1983]; see also Fridovich v David, 188 AD2d 984 [3d Dept 1992]; Ferrara v. South Shore Orthopedic Associates, 178 AD 2d 364 [ I st Dept 1991]).

12026–2026
Blickstein v. Blickstein green
nyappdiv · 1984
1 sentence

2020Marital fault is not among the defined factors to be considered for equitable distribution, and absent the rare case involving "egregious fault" that shocks the conscience of the court ( see O'Brien v O'Brien , 66 NY2d 576, 589-590 ; Blickstein v Blickstein , 99 AD2d 287, 292 ), the ground underlying the dissolution of a marriage has no bearing on the division of the parties' assets and liabilities ( see Howard S. v Lillian S ., 14 NY3d 431, 435 ).

12020–2020
Howard S. v. LILLIAN S. green
ny · 2010
1 sentence

2020Marital fault is not among the defined factors to be considered for equitable distribution, and absent the rare case involving "egregious fault" that shocks the conscience of the court ( see O'Brien v O'Brien , 66 NY2d 576, 589-590 ; Blickstein v Blickstein , 99 AD2d 287, 292 ), the ground underlying the dissolution of a marriage has no bearing on the division of the parties' assets and liabilities ( see Howard S. v Lillian S ., 14 NY3d 431, 435 ).

12020–2020
O'Brien v. O'Brien green
ny · 1985
1 sentence

2020Marital fault is not among the defined factors to be considered for equitable distribution, and absent the rare case involving "egregious fault" that shocks the conscience of the court ( see O'Brien v O'Brien , 66 NY2d 576, 589-590 ; Blickstein v Blickstein , 99 AD2d 287, 292 ), the ground underlying the dissolution of a marriage has no bearing on the division of the parties' assets and liabilities ( see Howard S. v Lillian S ., 14 NY3d 431, 435 ).

12020–2020
People v. Wheeler green
ny · 2009
1 sentence

2009People v Wheeler, 59 AD3d 1007, 1008 [2009], lv denied 12 NY3d 711 [2009]), there is no requirement that it do so and, in any event, the record is clear that the court was taking into consideration all information relevant to his risk level — including his subsequent crimes — regardless of whether it fit within one of the RAI’s defined factors.

12009–2009
Scuderi v. Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. green
nyappdiv · 1997
1 sentence

2008Additionally, an issue of fact can be raised by a party opposing summary judgment if evidence is tendered that a defined exception to the recreational use statute applies (see Farnham v Kittinger, 83 NY2d 520, 528-529 [1994]; Sega v State of New York, 60 NY2d 183, 192 [1983]; Blair v Newstead Snowseekers, 2 AD3d 1286, 1288 [2003]; Scuderi v Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., 243 AD2d 1049 [1997]).

12008–2008
People v. Galak green
ny · 1993
1 sentence

2003(People v Galak, 81 NY2d 463 [1993]; Mincey v Arizona, 437 US 385, 390 [1978]; Katz v United States, 389 US 347, 357 [1967].) As the Court of Appeals has stated: “[T]he privacy interest of our citizens is far too cherished a right to be entrusted to the discretion of the officer in the field.” (People v Howard, 50 NY2d 583, 588 [1980].) Accordingly, the police are not permitted to make a warrantless search of an individual’s premises unless the circumstances fall within a clearly defined exception to this rule.

12003–2003
MOTOR VEHICLE MFRS. v. State green
ny · 1990
2 sentences

1994The Court stated that since compulsory arbitration is involved, that judicial review is "broad, requiring that the award be in accord with due process and supported by adequate evidence in the record * * * The award must also be rational and satisfy the arbitrary and capricious standards of CPLR article 78” ( 75 NY2d, at 186 ; accord, Matter of General Motors Corp. v Lee, 193 AD2d 741 ).

1994Assn. v State of New York ( 75 NY2d 175 ), the case in which the Court of Appeals found the Lemon Law constitutional, the Court defined the standard by which a court may review the results of an arbitration proceeding brought under General Business Law § 198-a.

11994–1994
Ram v. Blum green
nysd · 1982
11992–1992
People ex rel. Serra v. Warden, Rikers Island Men's House of Detention green
nysupct · 1977
11992–1992
Brandenburg v. Ohio green
scotus · 1969
11991–1991
West Irondequoit Teachers Ass'n v. Helsby green
ny · 1974
11987–1987
United States v. Chadwick red
scotus · 1977
11977–1977
Kuchlik v. Feuer green
nyappdiv · 1933
11951–1951
Steinberg v. Cauchois green
nyappdiv · 1937
11951–1951
Frellesen v. Colburn neutral
nycountyct · 1935
11951–1951
Ship v. Fridenberg green
nyappdiv · 1909
11951–1951
Claim of Macechko v. Bowen Manufacturing Co. neutral
nyappdiv · 1917
11920–1920
Adair v. . Brimmer green
ny · 1878
11918–1918
President of Delaware & Hudson Canal Co. v. Pennsylvania Coal Co. green
ny · 1872
11902–1902

Where else courts name it

PA 33 (1939–2025) IL 23 (1897–2009) NY 23 (1902–2026) CA 19 (1930–2021) TX 17 (1922–2008) NJ 16 (1926–2024) OH 14 (1959–2026) AL 12 (1896–2011) LA 11 (1948–2026) KS 9 (1967–2018) MA 9 (1932–2025) MN 9 (1918–1997) MI 8 (1924–2025) IN 7 (1939–2018) NE 7 (1903–2009) IA 7 (1924–2011) WY 7 (1987–2014) CT 7 (1982–2020) NC 6 (1904–2014) MD 6 (1975–2022) AR 6 (1870–2015) KY 5 (1929–2026) MO 4 (1918–2015) TN 4 (1931–2004) WI 4 (1919–1995) ID 3 (1992–2013) FL 3 (1943–1999) MT 3 (1953–1996) OR 3 (1895–2006) CO 3 (1983–2011) AK 3 (1986–2023) WV 2 (1982–1983) WA 2 (1986–2016) OK 2 (1930–1930) AZ 2 (1985–1996)

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