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logic principle in New York

18 New York opinions name it 6 courts 1921–2023 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
Priest v. Hennessygreen
ny · 1980 · cited in 3 New York opinions naming this issue, 1982–1989
2 sentences

1989(Matter of Priest v Hennessy, 51 NY2d 62, 67-68 [1980]; see, Hoopes v Carota, 74 NY2d 716 ; Matter of Jacqueline F., 47 NY2d 215 [1979].) Since the privilege prevents disclosure of relevant evidence, and thus impedes the quest for truth, it must " 'be strictly confined within the narrowest possible limits consistent with the logic of its principle.’ ” (In re Shargel, 742 F2d 61, 62 [1984], quoting 8 Wigmore, Evidence § 2291, at 554 [McNaughton rev ed 1961].) In Priest v Hennessy (supra), the Court of Appeals set forth four principles to be applied in determining whether certain communications

1989(Matter of Priest v Hennessy, 51 NY2d 62, 67-68 [1980]; see, Hoopes v Carota, 74 NY2d 716 ; Matter of Jacqueline F., 47 NY2d 215 [1979].) Since the privilege prevents disclosure of relevant evidence, and thus impedes the quest for truth, it must " 'be strictly confined within the narrowest possible limits consistent with the logic of its principle.’ ” (In re Shargel, 742 F2d 61, 62 [1984], quoting 8 Wigmore, Evidence § 2291, at 554 [McNaughton rev ed 1961].) In Priest v Hennessy (supra), the Court of Appeals set forth four principles to be applied in determining whether certain communications

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In re the Appointment of a Guardian for Jacqueline F.green
ny · 1979 · cited in 4 New York opinions naming this issue, 1982–2003
2 sentences

2003The relationship of an attorney and client shall exist between a professional service corporation organized under article fifteen of the business corporation law to practice as an attorney and counselor-at-law and the clients to whom it renders legal services.” However, since the privilege prevents disclosure of relevant evidence and thus impedes the grand jury’s quest for truth, it must “be strictly confined within the narrowest possible limits consistent with the logic of its principle.” (In re Shargel, 742 F2d 61, 62 [2d Cir 1984], citing 8 Wigmore, Evidence § 2291, at 554 [McNaughton rev 1

1989(Matter of Priest v Hennessy, 51 NY2d 62, 67-68 [1980]; see, Hoopes v Carota, 74 NY2d 716 ; Matter of Jacqueline F., 47 NY2d 215 [1979].) Since the privilege prevents disclosure of relevant evidence, and thus impedes the quest for truth, it must " 'be strictly confined within the narrowest possible limits consistent with the logic of its principle.’ ” (In re Shargel, 742 F2d 61, 62 [1984], quoting 8 Wigmore, Evidence § 2291, at 554 [McNaughton rev ed 1961].) In Priest v Hennessy (supra), the Court of Appeals set forth four principles to be applied in determining whether certain communications

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Telaro v. Telarogreen
ny · 1969 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023Moreover, Ms. Henry’s waiver argument also falls into a second preservation exception because NJT could not have made any factual or legal countersteps between the time when it asserted its sovereign immunity defense and the point at which it advanced the argument here (see generally Telaro v Telaro, 25 NY2d 433, 439 [1969]). -6- -7- No. 11 A. As the majority notes, “ ‘all jurisdiction implies superiority of power,’ [and] no authority c[an] hear a case ‘unless that court ha[s] a power to command the execution of it’ ” (majority op at 6, quoting 1 William Blackstone, Commentaries on the Laws of

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Matter of Kaplan (Blumenfeld)green
ny · 1960 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003In exploring the extent of the privilege, the Court of Appeals has acknowledged that defining its limits is not an easy task and has offered as guidance that “ ‘much ought to depend on the circumstances of each case’ ” (see Matter of Jacqueline F., supra at 222; Matter of Kaplan [Blumenfeld], 8 NY2d 214, 219 [1960], quoting 8 Wigmore, Evidence § 2313, at 609 [McNaughton rev 1961]).

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Hoopes v. Carotagreen
ny · 1989 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
1 sentence

1989(Matter of Priest v Hennessy, 51 NY2d 62, 67-68 [1980]; see, Hoopes v Carota, 74 NY2d 716 ; Matter of Jacqueline F., 47 NY2d 215 [1979].) Since the privilege prevents disclosure of relevant evidence, and thus impedes the quest for truth, it must " 'be strictly confined within the narrowest possible limits consistent with the logic of its principle.’ ” (In re Shargel, 742 F2d 61, 62 [1984], quoting 8 Wigmore, Evidence § 2291, at 554 [McNaughton rev ed 1961].) In Priest v Hennessy (supra), the Court of Appeals set forth four principles to be applied in determining whether certain communications

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Servido v. Superintendent of Insurancegreen
nyappdiv · 1980 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
1 sentence

1981The logic of this principle prevailed over the logic of the others” (Cardozo, The Nature of the Judicial Process, pp 40-41; see, also, as illustrative of the principle, Servido v Superintendent of Ins., 77 AD2d 70 ).

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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 (23)

CaseCitedYears
Rothschild v. Rio Grande W. Ry. Co. green
nysupct · 1895
2 sentences

1934Co. ( 84 Hun, 103 , 110; affd., 164 N. Y. 594 ), where the court said: ‘ The provisions of the bonds meet the eye of the purchaser and are designed by the corporation to influence their sale, and they cannot be nullified by an inconsistent provision contained in the trust deed.’ “ Defendant’s primary covenant to pay at maturity contained in the bonds themselves is not qualified by the collateral promises and agreements of defendant mentioned in the indenture.

1933Co. ( 84 Hun, 103 , 110; affd., 164 N. Y. 594 ), where the court said: “ The provisions of the bonds meet the eye of the purchaser and are designed by the corporation to influence their sale, and they cannot be nullified by an inconsistent provision contained in the trust deed.” Defendant’s primary covenant to pay at maturity contained in the bonds themselves is not qualified by the collateral promises and agreements of defendant mentioned in the indenture.

21933–1934
Brown v. . Cody neutral
ny · 1900
2 sentences

1934Co. ( 84 Hun, 103 , 110; affd., 164 N. Y. 594 ), where the court said: ‘ The provisions of the bonds meet the eye of the purchaser and are designed by the corporation to influence their sale, and they cannot be nullified by an inconsistent provision contained in the trust deed.’ “ Defendant’s primary covenant to pay at maturity contained in the bonds themselves is not qualified by the collateral promises and agreements of defendant mentioned in the indenture.

1933Co. ( 84 Hun, 103 , 110; affd., 164 N. Y. 594 ), where the court said: “ The provisions of the bonds meet the eye of the purchaser and are designed by the corporation to influence their sale, and they cannot be nullified by an inconsistent provision contained in the trust deed.” Defendant’s primary covenant to pay at maturity contained in the bonds themselves is not qualified by the collateral promises and agreements of defendant mentioned in the indenture.

21933–1934
People v. Bennett neutral
nyappdiv · 1975
1 sentence

2004We do not doubt that this can and does in fact occasionally happen, but because we find it more reasonable to believe that the bare presence in the vehicle is culpable, we think it reasonable to presume culpability in the direction which the proven facts already point.” Case law appears to suggest the applicability of the presumption to marihuana (cf., Matter of Boyd v Constantine, 81 NY2d 189 [1993]; People v Bennett, 47 AD2d 322 [1st Dept 1975]).

12004–2004
Boyd v. Constantine green
ny · 1993
1 sentence

2004We do not doubt that this can and does in fact occasionally happen, but because we find it more reasonable to believe that the bare presence in the vehicle is culpable, we think it reasonable to presume culpability in the direction which the proven facts already point.” Case law appears to suggest the applicability of the presumption to marihuana (cf., Matter of Boyd v Constantine, 81 NY2d 189 [1993]; People v Bennett, 47 AD2d 322 [1st Dept 1975]).

12004–2004
People v. McCaleb green
ny · 1969
1 sentence

2002We reiterate, however, that our view precisely follows the Court of Appeals decisions in People v McCaleb (supra) and People v Roby (supra).

12002–2002
People v. Roby green
ny · 1976
1 sentence

2002We reiterate, however, that our view precisely follows the Court of Appeals decisions in People v McCaleb (supra) and People v Roby (supra).

12002–2002
People v. Harrison green
ny · 1982
1 sentence

1993The logic of this requirement is apparent when tested against pleadings drawn in terms of more familiar mixed legal-factual issues, like probable cause or reasonable suspicion (see, e.g., People v Harrison, 57 NY2d 470, 477-478 ).

11993–1993
People v. Acomb green
nyappdiv · 1982
2 sentences

1984Given such a possible scenario, the logic of the inquiry by defendant’s attorney is obvious (cf. People v Acomb, 87 AD2d 1, 8 ).

1984Anyone who solicits or even considers taking a bribe to testify or to refrain from testifying is subject to, at least, some measure of doubt (see People v Acomb, supra, pp 7-9 ).

11984–1984
Finn v. Morgan green
nyappdiv · 1974
1 sentence

1982Thus, it has been frequently said that the privilege “ought to be strictly confined within the narrowest possible limits consistent with the logic of its principle” (8 Wigmore, Evidence, § 2291, at p 554; see, also, Matter of Priest v Hennessy, supra, p 68; Matter of Jacqueline F., 47 NY2d 215, 219-222 ; Finn v Morgan, 46 AD2d 229, 234 ; People ex rel.

11982–1982
Herman v. Gutman neutral
nyappdiv · 1934
1 sentence

1982Vogelstein v Warden of County Jail of County of N. Y., 150 Misc 714, 720 , affd 242 App Div 611 ; Matter of Horowitz, 482 F2d 72, 81-82).

11982–1982
People ex rel. Vogelstein v. Warden of the County Jail green
nysupct · 1934
1 sentence

1982Vogelstein v Warden of County Jail of County of N. Y., 150 Misc 714, 720 , affd 242 App Div 611 ; Matter of Horowitz, 482 F2d 72, 81-82).

11982–1982
Bankers' Money Order Ass'n v. Nachod neutral
nyappdiv · 1907
1 sentence

1979It must be emphasized that it is vital to a claim of privilege that the communications between client and attorney were made in confidence and have been maintained in confidence.” (Matter of Horowitz, 482 F2d 72, 81-82; emphasis added.) For petitioner to prevail then, the burden is upon him to establish his claim of privilege (Bankers’ Money Order Assn. v Nachod, 120 App Div 732 ) by showing that the information elicited was: (a) a confidential communication; (b) between an attorney and his client; (c) made during the course of professional employment for the purpose of obtaining legal advice

11979–1979
Marsh v. . Ellsworth green
ny · 1872
1 sentence

1978Bensky v Warden, 258 N. Y. 55, 59-60 , supra; Marsh v Ellsworth, 50 N. Y. 309, 312 .)” In Seltzer v Fields ( 20 AD2d 60, 62 , affd 14 NY2d 624 , supra), Chief Judge Breitel, then an Associate Justice of the Appellate Division, First Department, writing for a unanimous court, held that writing and words used in the course of judicial proceedings and possibly bearing on the litigation are absolutely privileged, even if immaterial and irrelevant: "At least for the law of defamation, therefore, whatever may be the logic or the rule elsewhere, the possibly pertinent need be neither relevant nor mat

11978–1978
People Ex Rel. Bensky v. Warden of the City Prison green
ny · 1932
1 sentence

1978Bensky v Warden, 258 N. Y. 55, 59-60 , supra; Marsh v Ellsworth, 50 N. Y. 309, 312 .)” In Seltzer v Fields ( 20 AD2d 60, 62 , affd 14 NY2d 624 , supra), Chief Judge Breitel, then an Associate Justice of the Appellate Division, First Department, writing for a unanimous court, held that writing and words used in the course of judicial proceedings and possibly bearing on the litigation are absolutely privileged, even if immaterial and irrelevant: "At least for the law of defamation, therefore, whatever may be the logic or the rule elsewhere, the possibly pertinent need be neither relevant nor mat

11978–1978
Seltzer v. Fields green
nyappdiv · 1963
1 sentence

1978Bensky v Warden, 258 N. Y. 55, 59-60 , supra; Marsh v Ellsworth, 50 N. Y. 309, 312 .)” In Seltzer v Fields ( 20 AD2d 60, 62 , affd 14 NY2d 624 , supra), Chief Judge Breitel, then an Associate Justice of the Appellate Division, First Department, writing for a unanimous court, held that writing and words used in the course of judicial proceedings and possibly bearing on the litigation are absolutely privileged, even if immaterial and irrelevant: "At least for the law of defamation, therefore, whatever may be the logic or the rule elsewhere, the possibly pertinent need be neither relevant nor mat

11978–1978
Seltzer v. Fields green
ny · 1964
1 sentence

1978Bensky v Warden, 258 N. Y. 55, 59-60 , supra; Marsh v Ellsworth, 50 N. Y. 309, 312 .)” In Seltzer v Fields ( 20 AD2d 60, 62 , affd 14 NY2d 624 , supra), Chief Judge Breitel, then an Associate Justice of the Appellate Division, First Department, writing for a unanimous court, held that writing and words used in the course of judicial proceedings and possibly bearing on the litigation are absolutely privileged, even if immaterial and irrelevant: "At least for the law of defamation, therefore, whatever may be the logic or the rule elsewhere, the possibly pertinent need be neither relevant nor mat

11978–1978
Tobin v. Grossman green
ny · 1969
1 sentence

1976"If foreseeability be the sole test, then once liability is extended the logic of the principle would not and could not remain confined.” (Tobin v Grossman, supra, p 616 .) It would extend endlessly, like the rippling of the waters, far beyond the zone of danger of the explosion, to all who suffered injury or economic loss caused by the absence of electrical power.

11976–1976
Finsilver, Still & Moss, Inc. v. Goldberg, Maas & Co. green
ny · 1930
1 sentence

1961The logic of this rule is forcefully stated in Matter of Finsilver, Still & Moss v. Goldberg, Maas & Co. ( 253 N. Y. 382 ) where Chief Judge Cabdozo, writing for a unanimous court, said (pp. 390-391): “ If in truth there is no contract at all or none calling for arbitration, the self-constituted tribunal is a nullity, without power to bind or loose by force of its decision. * * * In the absence of a contract expressing a consent to arbitrate, an award by an arbitrator is an act of usurpation.” (Emphasis supplied.) Simply put, the legal existence of the arbitral tribunal depends on contract.

11961–1961
Enoch v. Brandon green
ny · 1928
1 sentence

1933(Enoch v. Brandon, 249 N. Y. 263, 268 ; Beach v. Supreme Tent K. of M., 177 id. 100, 105; Goodjon v. United Bond & Building Corp., 226 App. Div. 137, 142 .) The logic of this principle was well stated in Rothschild v. Rio Grande Western R.

11933–1933
Goodjon v. United Bond & Building Corp. neutral
nyappdiv · 1929
1 sentence

1933(Enoch v. Brandon, 249 N. Y. 263, 268 ; Beach v. Supreme Tent K. of M., 177 id. 100, 105; Goodjon v. United Bond & Building Corp., 226 App. Div. 137, 142 .) The logic of this principle was well stated in Rothschild v. Rio Grande Western R.

11933–1933
Hamilton-Brown Shoe Co. v. Wolf Brothers & Co. green
scotus · 1916
1 sentence

1923The necessity of turning over the gains on a basis somewhat analogous to that of a trustee who has acquired profits by wrongful use from the property of the recipient of the trust, is the logic of the claim; for which reason this court, for the purpose of administering complete relief, will dispose of such claims rather than remit the party damaged to another forum, and, as was said in Hamilton Shoe Co. v. Wolf Brothers, 240 U. S. 251, 259 , “ and profits are then allowed as an equitable measure of compensation upon the theory of a trust ex maleficio.” In other words, the right to decree an ac

11923–1923
Matter of Jeffries neutral
ny · 1916
1 sentence

1923De Bekker v. Stokes, 219 N. Y. 573 , was a case involving a similar consideration.

11923–1923
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. v. Vulcanized Products Co. green
ny · 1920
1 sentence

1921Tracing the logic of the rule to the situation here presented, we find it equally applicable, and so it has been recently held in Goodyear Tire S Rubber Co. v. Vulcanized Products Co., 228 N. Y. 118,125 .

11921–1921

Where else courts name it

CA 28 (1918–2025) NY 18 (1921–2023) IL 18 (1948–2025) NC 17 (1972–2022) MI 15 (1916–2018) WA 12 (1947–2020) WI 11 (1888–2025) TX 11 (1985–2026) PA 10 (1947–2025) MO 8 (1884–1986) MA 8 (1998–2024) FL 8 (1964–2018) DC 7 (1977–2025) KY 6 (1970–2016) AL 6 (1973–2012) MS 5 (1999–2003) IN 5 (1894–1992) GA 5 (1940–2013) CT 5 (1990–2017) NJ 5 (1954–2005) ND 4 (1985–2011) UT 4 (1990–2015) OH 3 (2002–2017) TN 3 (1943–2017) LA 3 (1986–1992) MD 3 (1974–1978) DE 3 (1990–2017) SC 3 (2000–2013) KS 2 (1972–2000) ID 2 (1984–2006) VA 2 (1974–2001) MT 2 (1987–2023) VT 2 (1960–1998) ME 2 (1979–2015) IA 2 (1937–2026) OR 2 (1987–1993)

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