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18 New York opinions name it 6 courts 1848–2021 2 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
City of Syracuse v. State Board of Equalization & Assessmentgreen
nyappdiv · 1984 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003(See, City of Syracuse v State Bd. of Equalization & Assessment, 101 AD2d 653, 654 [3d Dept 1984], affd 64 NY2d 894 [1985].) Whether Real Property Services is establishing the state rate, a special rate or a segment special rate, the court does not find a distinction as to the standard of review.

2003The establishment of an equalization rate is a quasi-judicial determination which must be supported by substantial evidence. ( See , City of Syracuse v State Bd. of Equalization & Assessment , 101 AD2d 653, 654 [3d Dept 1984], affd 64 NY2d 894 [1985].) Whether Real Property Services is establishing the state rate, a special rate or a segment special rate, the court does not find a distinction as to the standard of review. ( See , Matter of City of Oswego v New York State {** 2 Misc 3d at 671 }Bd. of Real Prop.

22
Walton v. New York State Department of Correctional Servicesgreen
ny · 2007 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021Corp. v McBarnette , 84 NY2d 194, 204 [1994]; see Walton v New York State Dept. of Correctional Servs. , 8 NY3d 186, 194 [2007]; Matter of Capital Dist.

11
Heisler v. Gingrasgreen
ny · 1997 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021Co., 183 NY 368, 374 [1906]; see Matter of Heisler v Gingras, 90 NY2d 682, 686-687 [1997], rearg denied 91 NY2d 867 [1997]; Foster v White & Sons, 244 App Div 368, 369-371 [1st Dept 1935], affd 270 NY 572 [1936]).

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New York City Health & Hospitals Corp. v. McBarnettegreen
ny · 1994 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021Corp. v McBarnette , 84 NY2d 194, 204 [1994]; see Walton v New York State Dept. of Correctional Servs. , 8 NY3d 186, 194 [2007]; Matter of Capital Dist.

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McArdle v. . German Alliance Ins. Co.green
ny · 1906 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021Co., 183 NY 368, 374 [1906]; see Matter of Heisler v Gingras, 90 NY2d 682, 686-687 [1997], rearg denied 91 NY2d 867 [1997]; Foster v White & Sons, 244 App Div 368, 369-371 [1st Dept 1935], affd 270 NY 572 [1936]).

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Foster v. Wm. A. White & Sonsgreen
nyappdiv · 1935 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021Co., 183 NY 368, 374 [1906]; see Matter of Heisler v Gingras, 90 NY2d 682, 686-687 [1997], rearg denied 91 NY2d 867 [1997]; Foster v White & Sons, 244 App Div 368, 369-371 [1st Dept 1935], affd 270 NY 572 [1936]).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in New York. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (28)

CaseCitedYears
MATTER OF CITY OF SYRACUSE v. State Bd. of Equalization & Assessment green
ny · 1985
2 sentences

2003(See, City of Syracuse v State Bd. of Equalization & Assessment, 101 AD2d 653, 654 [3d Dept 1984], affd 64 NY2d 894 [1985].) Whether Real Property Services is establishing the state rate, a special rate or a segment special rate, the court does not find a distinction as to the standard of review.

2003The establishment of an equalization rate is a quasi-judicial determination which must be supported by substantial evidence. ( See , City of Syracuse v State Bd. of Equalization & Assessment , 101 AD2d 653, 654 [3d Dept 1984], affd 64 NY2d 894 [1985].) Whether Real Property Services is establishing the state rate, a special rate or a segment special rate, the court does not find a distinction as to the standard of review. ( See , Matter of City of Oswego v New York State {** 2 Misc 3d at 671 }Bd. of Real Prop.

22003–2003
Foster v. Wm. A. White & Sons neutral
ny · 1936
1 sentence

2021Co., 183 NY 368, 374 [1906]; see Matter of Heisler v Gingras, 90 NY2d 682, 686-687 [1997], rearg denied 91 NY2d 867 [1997]; Foster v White & Sons, 244 App Div 368, 369-371 [1st Dept 1935], affd 270 NY 572 [1936]).

12021–2021
Town of Riverhead v. New York State Board of Real Property Services neutral
nysupct · 2003
1 sentence

2003The establishment of an equalization rate is a quasi-judicial determination which must be supported by substantial evidence. ( See , City of Syracuse v State Bd. of Equalization & Assessment , 101 AD2d 653, 654 [3d Dept 1984], affd 64 NY2d 894 [1985].) Whether Real Property Services is establishing the state rate, a special rate or a segment special rate, the court does not find a distinction as to the standard of review. ( See , Matter of City of Oswego v New York State {** 2 Misc 3d at 671 }Bd. of Real Prop.

12003–2003
Sosnow v. Paul green
nyappdiv · 1974
1 sentence

1979Finally, as a logical consequence of the distinction which our analysis found inherent in the statute between malpractice and simple negligence in the rendition of services by an architect, the recent decisions holding that a cause of action against an architect by his client arising out of faulty design or construction accrues on completion of construction (Sosnow v Paul, 43 AD2d 978 , affd 36 NY2d 780 , supra; Matter of Paver & Wildfoerster [Catholic High School Assn.], 38 NY2d 669 , supra; Sears, Roebuck & Co. v Enco Assoc., 43 NY2d 389 , supra) cannot have any application here.

11979–1979
Sears, Roebuck & Co. v. Enco Associates, Inc. green
ny · 1977
1 sentence

1979Finally, as a logical consequence of the distinction which our analysis found inherent in the statute between malpractice and simple negligence in the rendition of services by an architect, the recent decisions holding that a cause of action against an architect by his client arising out of faulty design or construction accrues on completion of construction (Sosnow v Paul, 43 AD2d 978 , affd 36 NY2d 780 , supra; Matter of Paver & Wildfoerster [Catholic High School Assn.], 38 NY2d 669 , supra; Sears, Roebuck & Co. v Enco Assoc., 43 NY2d 389 , supra) cannot have any application here.

11979–1979
In re the Arbitration between Paver & Wildfoerster & Catholic High School Ass'n green
ny · 1976
1 sentence

1979Finally, as a logical consequence of the distinction which our analysis found inherent in the statute between malpractice and simple negligence in the rendition of services by an architect, the recent decisions holding that a cause of action against an architect by his client arising out of faulty design or construction accrues on completion of construction (Sosnow v Paul, 43 AD2d 978 , affd 36 NY2d 780 , supra; Matter of Paver & Wildfoerster [Catholic High School Assn.], 38 NY2d 669 , supra; Sears, Roebuck & Co. v Enco Assoc., 43 NY2d 389 , supra) cannot have any application here.

11979–1979
Sosnow v. Paul neutral
ny · 1975
1 sentence

1979Finally, as a logical consequence of the distinction which our analysis found inherent in the statute between malpractice and simple negligence in the rendition of services by an architect, the recent decisions holding that a cause of action against an architect by his client arising out of faulty design or construction accrues on completion of construction (Sosnow v Paul, 43 AD2d 978 , affd 36 NY2d 780 , supra; Matter of Paver & Wildfoerster [Catholic High School Assn.], 38 NY2d 669 , supra; Sears, Roebuck & Co. v Enco Assoc., 43 NY2d 389 , supra) cannot have any application here.

11979–1979
Reed v. Reed green
scotus · 1971
1 sentence

1975In Reed v Reed ( 404 US 71 ) a State statute which favored men over women in the appointment of probate administrators was overturned.

11975–1975
People v. Mancuso green
ny · 1931
1 sentence

1972Co., 257 App. Div. 15 , aifd. 283 N. Y. 581 .) “ Much will depend on the distinction whether the standard is an old one, long recognized in law and life (International Harvester Co. v. Kentucky, 234 U. S. 219 , 223), or one novel and unfamiliar, not yet approaching certainty, at least in a measurable degree, through habitude and example. ’ ’ '(People v. Mancuso, 255 N. Y. 463, 470 ). “ Carnal knowledge ” means sexual intercourse. (75 C.

11972–1972
Bellows v. Merchants Despatch Transportation Company neutral
ny · 1940
1 sentence

1972Co., 257 App. Div. 15 , aifd. 283 N. Y. 581 .) “ Much will depend on the distinction whether the standard is an old one, long recognized in law and life (International Harvester Co. v. Kentucky, 234 U. S. 219 , 223), or one novel and unfamiliar, not yet approaching certainty, at least in a measurable degree, through habitude and example. ’ ’ '(People v. Mancuso, 255 N. Y. 463, 470 ). “ Carnal knowledge ” means sexual intercourse. (75 C.

11972–1972
Bellows v. Merchants Despatch Transportation Co. green
nyappdiv · 1939
1 sentence

1972Co., 257 App. Div. 15 , aifd. 283 N. Y. 581 .) “ Much will depend on the distinction whether the standard is an old one, long recognized in law and life (International Harvester Co. v. Kentucky, 234 U. S. 219 , 223), or one novel and unfamiliar, not yet approaching certainty, at least in a measurable degree, through habitude and example. ’ ’ '(People v. Mancuso, 255 N. Y. 463, 470 ). “ Carnal knowledge ” means sexual intercourse. (75 C.

11972–1972
Hewitt v. State neutral
nyclaimsct · 1960
1 sentence

1961We are mindful of Hopkins v. State of New York ( 276 App. Div. 945 [1950]), wherein the Appellate Division, Fourth Department, affirmed a judgment of this court entered upon an appropriation claim but said: “we are of the opinion that the agreements of adjustment do not constitute evidence of the price upon any sale, under the provisions of section 16 of the Court of Claims Act, and were improperly received upon the issue of the value of claimant’s property However, claimant’s attorney sees in the more recent decision, Hewitt v. State of New York ( 27 Misc 2d 930 , affd. 11 A D 2d 1079), a dis

11961–1961
Pride v. Inter-State Business Men's Accident Ass'n green
· 1927
1 sentence

1957He could know the distinction only by inquiry from the physician himself, or from other expert advice.” (Pride v. Inter-State Business Men’s Acc. Assn., 207 Iowa 167, 174 .) For the error described, there should be a new trial.

11957–1957
Young v. Leach neutral
nyappdiv · 1898
1 sentence

1954(Verplanck v. Van Buren, 76 N. Y. 247 ; Ross v. Preston, 292 N. Y. 433 ; Young v. Leach, 27 App. Div. 293 ; Anchor Wire Corp. v. Borst, 277 App. Div. 728 ; accord: Byrnes v. Owen, 243 N. Y. 211, 217 ,139 A. L.

11954–1954
Verplanck v. . Van Buren green
ny · 1879
1 sentence

1954(Verplanck v. Van Buren, 76 N. Y. 247 ; Ross v. Preston, 292 N. Y. 433 ; Young v. Leach, 27 App. Div. 293 ; Anchor Wire Corp. v. Borst, 277 App. Div. 728 ; accord: Byrnes v. Owen, 243 N. Y. 211, 217 ,139 A. L.

11954–1954
Ross v. Preston green
ny · 1944
1 sentence

1954(Verplanck v. Van Buren, 76 N. Y. 247 ; Ross v. Preston, 292 N. Y. 433 ; Young v. Leach, 27 App. Div. 293 ; Anchor Wire Corp. v. Borst, 277 App. Div. 728 ; accord: Byrnes v. Owen, 243 N. Y. 211, 217 ,139 A. L.

11954–1954
Byrnes v. Owen green
ny · 1926
1 sentence

1954(Verplanck v. Van Buren, 76 N. Y. 247 ; Ross v. Preston, 292 N. Y. 433 ; Young v. Leach, 27 App. Div. 293 ; Anchor Wire Corp. v. Borst, 277 App. Div. 728 ; accord: Byrnes v. Owen, 243 N. Y. 211, 217 ,139 A. L.

11954–1954
Stewart v. . Turney green
ny · 1923
1 sentence

1934The comparatively recent case of Stewart v. Turney ( 237 N. Y. 117 ) related to the title of certain lands on the east shore of Cayuga lake, a body of water some thirty-six miles long by one to three wide.

11934–1934
Helme v. . Buckelew green
ny · 1920
2 sentences

1922The distinction between an administrator and a testamentary trustee is clear for “ with administrators the source of title is the grant of letters of administration ” and with trustees the will but the distinction in principle between trustees and executors is not so clear for like a trustee “ the executor’s interest in the testator’s estate is what the testator gives him.” Helme v. Buckelew, supra; 14 Halsbury Laws of Eng., Executors and Administrators, §§ 263-270.

1922The distinction between an administrator and a testamentary trustee is clear for “ with administrators the source of title is the grant of letters of administration ” and with trustees the will but the distinction in principle between trustees and executors is not so clear for like a trustee “ the executor’s interest in the testator’s estate is what the testator gives him.” Helme v. Buckelew, supra; 14 Halsbury Laws of Eng., Executors and Administrators, §§ 263-270.

11922–1922
Fisher v. . Star Co. green
ohioctapp · 1921
1 sentence

1922Rep. 811; Colgate v. White & Co., 180 id. 882; Fisher v. Star Co., 231 N. Y. 414 , and other similar cases relied upon by plaintiff in support of his claim for injunctive relief, in all of which proprietary interests of authorship or ownership remained in the owner or actor and where but restricted licenses of use were granted.

11922–1922
Meighan v. Emigrant Industrial Savings Bank neutral
nyappdiv · 1915
1 sentence

1922It will thus be seen (Chaplin v. Vitagraph-Lubin-Selig, Essanay, Inc., 174 App. Div. 864, 866 ) a distinction in principle and reason exists between the case at bar and DeBekker v. Stokes, 168 App. Div. 542 ; Manners v. Famous Players-Lasky Corporation, 262 Fed.

11922–1922
Societe Francaise des Films et Cinematographes \Eclair\" v. Pine Holding Corp." neutral
· 1916
1 sentence

1922It will thus be seen (Chaplin v. Vitagraph-Lubin-Selig, Essanay, Inc., 174 App. Div. 864, 866 ) a distinction in principle and reason exists between the case at bar and DeBekker v. Stokes, 168 App. Div. 542 ; Manners v. Famous Players-Lasky Corporation, 262 Fed.

11922–1922
People v. . Howell neutral
ny · 1877
1 sentence

1906This was overstepping the province of the judge. * * * It is true the question was not taken absolutely from the jury by the court; this was beyond its power (People v. Howell, 5 Hun, 620 ; affirmed, 69 N. Y. 607 ); but the opinion of the judge, considered as an opinion on the weight of evidence, was stated much stronger that it ought to have been, and was calculated to make an erroneous impression upon the minds of the jurors, and with that impression, carrying into the jury room the weight of the opinion, it cannot be said that the prisoner had, at the outset of their deliberations, an even

11906–1906
People v. . Flack green
ny · 1891
1 sentence

1906It might very well be that the jury, left to its own deliberations, might conclude that the evidence in corroboration was entirely insufficient to tend to connect the defendant with the crime; and while, as suggested by the Court of Appeals in People v. Flack, 125 N. Y. 324, 334 , “ Jurors may be perverse; the ends of justice may be defeated by unrighteous verdicts, but so long as the functions of the judge and jury are distinct, the one responding to the law, the other to the facts, neither can invade the province of the other without destroying the significance of trial by court and jury.” T

11906–1906
Coulter v. Bower neutral
nyctcompl · 1882
11904–1904
Haight v. . Hayt green
ny · 1859
11885–1885
Blake v. . Ferris green
ny · 1851
11880–1880
Bailey v. Jackson neutral
· 1819
11848–1848

Where else courts name it

NY 18 (1848–2021) WA 12 (1900–2015) IL 10 (1931–2023) TX 10 (1914–2010) OR 9 (1966–2024) PA 9 (1909–2021) CA 9 (1968–2019) AL 8 (1861–2015) MN 6 (1887–2006) NJ 6 (1958–2009) TN 5 (1903–2018) KY 5 (1933–2020) NC 5 (1919–2021) OH 5 (1911–2019) OK 4 (1949–2023) MI 4 (1996–2017) VA 4 (1987–2008) AZ 4 (1926–2011) MD 4 (1851–2003) WI 3 (1893–2007) IA 3 (1937–1977) DE 3 (1881–1909) NM 3 (1942–2008) FL 3 (1959–1974) LA 3 (1962–2005) HI 3 (1996–2005) CO 3 (1955–2025) NE 3 (1895–1967) MA 2 (1975–2007) RI 2 (1903–2008) MO 2 (1906–2010) AR 2 (1929–1930) WY 2 (1976–1981)

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