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17 New York opinions name it 3 courts 1977–2026 4 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 (12)

CaseFollowedCited
Glamm v. City of Amsterdamgreen
nyappdiv · 1979 · cited in 4 New York opinions naming this issue, 1999–2016
2 sentences

2016(Id.; see also Glamm v City of Amsterdam, 67 AD2d 1056 , 1057 [3d Dept 1979], affd for reasons stated below 49 NY2d 714 [1980], rearg denied 49 NY2d 918 [1980] [cited by the Yonkers Court and similarly holding that General Municipal Law § 50-e, which provided for service of a notice of claim within 90 days after the claim arose, was “not a time limitation” (i.e., a statute of limitations), but a “condition precedent” to suit to which CPLR 205 (a) did not apply to extend the time for compliance]; Benedetti, 129 AD3d at 1463 [citing Yonkers for the proposition that “CPLR 205 (a) does not apply w

1999Both CPLR 205 (a) and its equivalent predecessor statutes have been held to be inapplicable when the statutory time bar to the commencement of the second action falls into the latter category, as a condition precedent (Glamm v City of Amsterdam, 67 AD2d 1056, 1057 , affd for reasons stated below 49 NY2d 714 [“CPLR 205 does not apply to conditions precedent”]; Hill v Board of Supervisors, 119 NY 344, 347 [Code of Civil Procedure § 405 not applicable where new action did not comply with a “condition precedent”]; see also, Bernardez v Federal Deposit Ins.

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Glamm v. City of Amsterdamgreen
ny · 1980 · cited in 4 New York opinions naming this issue, 1999–2016
2 sentences

2016(Id.; see also Glamm v City of Amsterdam, 67 AD2d 1056 , 1057 [3d Dept 1979], affd for reasons stated below 49 NY2d 714 [1980], rearg denied 49 NY2d 918 [1980] [cited by the Yonkers Court and similarly holding that General Municipal Law § 50-e, which provided for service of a notice of claim within 90 days after the claim arose, was “not a time limitation” (i.e., a statute of limitations), but a “condition precedent” to suit to which CPLR 205 (a) did not apply to extend the time for compliance]; Benedetti, 129 AD3d at 1463 [citing Yonkers for the proposition that “CPLR 205 (a) does not apply w

1999Both CPLR 205 (a) and its equivalent predecessor statutes have been held to be inapplicable when the statutory time bar to the commencement of the second action falls into the latter category, as a condition precedent (Glamm v City of Amsterdam, 67 AD2d 1056, 1057 , affd for reasons stated below 49 NY2d 714 [“CPLR 205 does not apply to conditions precedent”]; Hill v Board of Supervisors, 119 NY 344, 347 [Code of Civil Procedure § 405 not applicable where new action did not comply with a “condition precedent”]; see also, Bernardez v Federal Deposit Ins.

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Ucci v. Uccigreen
nyappdiv · 2012 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2021–2024
2 sentences

2024Accordingly, the mother's "appeal is untimely and, as the applicable statutory time bar is absolute and not subject to extension, this Court lacks jurisdiction to entertain it" ( Matter of Benjamin GG. v Alexa II. , 198 AD3d 1194, 1195 [3d Dept 2021]; see Family Ct Act § 1113; Matter of Washington County Dept. of Social Servs. v Oudekerk , 205 AD3d 1108 , 1108-1109 [3d Dept 2022]; Matter of Ucci v Ucci , 93 AD3d 1110, 1111 [3d Dept 2012], lv dismissed 19 NY3d 941 [2012]).

2021The order appealed from was mailed to respondent on December 4, 2018, but respondent did not file his notice of appeal until February 1, 2019, well beyond the 35-day window in which to do so ( see Family Ct Act § 1113). [FN2] Thus, respondent's appeal is untimely and, as the applicable statutory time bar is absolute and not subject to extension, this Court lacks jurisdiction to entertain it ( see Family Ct Act § 1113; Matter of Richard HH. v Saratoga County Dept. of Social Servs. , 163 AD3d 1082 , 1083 n 2 [2018], lv denied 32 NY3d 911 [2018]; Matter of Ucci v Ucci , 93 AD3d 1110, 1111 [2012],

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In re the Claim of Davisgreen
nyappdiv · 2010 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014Accordingly, as we find that the Board properly dismissed the appeals as untimely, we do not address the merits of claimant’s arguments (see Matter of Davis [Commissioner of Labor], 71 AD3d 1369, 1370 [2010]).

2014Accordingly, as we find that the Board properly dismissed the appeals as untimely, we do not address the merits of claimant’s arguments (see Matter of Davis [Commissioner of Labor], 71 AD3d 1369, 1370 [2010]).

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Hill v. Board of Supervisorsgreen
fla · 1890 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999Both CPLR 205 (a) and its equivalent predecessor statutes have been held to be inapplicable when the statutory time bar to the commencement of the second action falls into the latter category, as a condition precedent (Glamm v City of Amsterdam, 67 AD2d 1056, 1057 , affd for reasons stated below 49 NY2d 714 [“CPLR 205 does not apply to conditions precedent”]; Hill v Board of Supervisors, 119 NY 344, 347 [Code of Civil Procedure § 405 not applicable where new action did not comply with a “condition precedent”]; see also, Bernardez v Federal Deposit Ins.

1999Both CPLR 205 (a) and its equivalent predecessor statutes have been held to be inapplicable when the statutory time bar to the commencement of the second action falls into the latter category, as a condition precedent ( Glamm v City of Amsterdam, 67 AD2d 1056, 1057 , affd for reasons stated below 49 NY2d 714 ["CPLR 205 does not apply to conditions precedent"]; Hill v Board of Supervisors, 119 NY 344, 347 [Code of Civil Procedure § 405 not applicable where new action did not comply with a "condition precedent"]; see also, Bernardez v Federal Deposit Ins.

22
Matter of Skylar P. J. (Kerry M. T.)green
nyappdiv · 2022 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026This argument relies on facts not appearing on the face of the appellate record and, as such, must be raised in a motion "for post-judgment relief under CPLR 5015" (<i>Matter of Skylar P.J. [Kerry M.T.]</i>, 204 AD3d 1001, 1002 [2d Dept 2022]; <i>see</i> <i>Matter of Liam DD. [Jamie CC.]</i>, 244 AD3d at 1626; <i>Matter of Ricardo T., Jr. [Ricardo T., Sr.]</i>, 172 AD3d 732 , 733 [2d Dept 2019]).FN2 "Accordingly, the mother's appeal is untimely and, as the applicable statutory time bar is absolute and not subject to extension, this Court lacks jurisdiction to entertain it" (<i>Matter of Carrie

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Mazo v. Mazogreen
nyappdiv · 2015 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025The import of the distinction is particularly relevant, as a deed "where the signature and authority for conveyance are acquired by fraudulent means" is merely voidable ( Faison v Lewis , 25 NY3d at 224 ; see Weiss v Phillips , 157 AD3d 1 , 11 [1st Dept 2017]), as opposed to a forged deed or a deed obtained by false pretenses, which is void ab initio and, in turn, "is not subject to a statutory time bar" ( Faison v Lewis , 25 NY3d at 230 ; see Rockwell v Despart , 212 AD3d 27 , 34 [3d Dept 2022], lv dismissed 40 NY3d 974 [2023]; Mazo v Mazo , 132 AD3d 1112, 1114 [3d Dept 2015]).

2025The import of the distinction is particularly relevant, as a deed "where the signature and authority for conveyance are acquired by fraudulent means" is merely voidable ( Faison v Lewis , 25 NY3d at 224; see Weiss v Phillips , 157 AD3d 1, 11 [1st Dept 2017]), as opposed to a forged deed or a deed obtained by false pretenses, which is void ab initio and, in turn, "is not subject to a statutory time bar" ( Faison v Lewis , 25 NY3d at 230; see Rockwell v Despart , 212 AD3d 27, 34 [3d Dept 2022], lv dismissed 40 NY3d 974 [2023]; Mazo v Mazo , 132 AD3d 1112, 1114 [3d Dept 2015]).

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Dorothy M. Faison v. Tonya Lewisgreen
ny · 2015 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025The import of the distinction is particularly relevant, as a deed "where the signature and authority for conveyance are acquired by fraudulent means" is merely voidable ( Faison v Lewis , 25 NY3d at 224; see Weiss v Phillips , 157 AD3d 1, 11 [1st Dept 2017]), as opposed to a forged deed or a deed obtained by false pretenses, which is void ab initio and, in turn, "is not subject to a statutory time bar" ( Faison v Lewis , 25 NY3d at 230; see Rockwell v Despart , 212 AD3d 27, 34 [3d Dept 2022], lv dismissed 40 NY3d 974 [2023]; Mazo v Mazo , 132 AD3d 1112, 1114 [3d Dept 2015]).

2025The import of the distinction is particularly relevant, as a deed "where the signature and authority for conveyance are acquired by fraudulent means" is merely voidable ( Faison v Lewis , 25 NY3d at 224; see Weiss v Phillips , 157 AD3d 1, 11 [1st Dept 2017]), as opposed to a forged deed or a deed obtained by false pretenses, which is void ab initio and, in turn, "is not subject to a statutory time bar" ( Faison v Lewis , 25 NY3d at 230; see Rockwell v Despart , 212 AD3d 27, 34 [3d Dept 2022], lv dismissed 40 NY3d 974 [2023]; Mazo v Mazo , 132 AD3d 1112, 1114 [3d Dept 2015]).

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Matter of Benjamin GG. v. Alexa II.green
nyappdiv · 2021 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024Accordingly, the mother's "appeal is untimely and, as the applicable statutory time bar is absolute and not subject to extension, this Court lacks jurisdiction to entertain it" ( Matter of Benjamin GG. v Alexa II. , 198 AD3d 1194, 1195 [3d Dept 2021]; see Family Ct Act § 1113; Matter of Washington County Dept. of Social Servs. v Oudekerk , 205 AD3d 1108 , 1108-1109 [3d Dept 2022]; Matter of Ucci v Ucci , 93 AD3d 1110, 1111 [3d Dept 2012], lv dismissed 19 NY3d 941 [2012]).

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Dreger v. New York State Thruway Authoritygreen
ny · 1992 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005CPLR 205 (a) 2 authorizes a new action within six months after an action, which is timely commenced, is terminated other than “by a voluntary discontinuance, a failure to obtain personal jurisdiction over the defendant, a dismissal of the complaint for neglect to prosecute the action, or a final judg ment upon the merits.” As noted by the Appellate Division, section 205 does not apply when the statutory time bar to the commencement of an action is not a statute of limitations but is a condition precedent (see Dreger v New York State Thruway Auth., 81 NY2d 721, 724 [1992]; Matter of Morris Invs

2005CPLR 205 (a) [2] authorizes a new action within six months after an action, which is timely commenced, is terminated other than "by a voluntary discontinuance, a failure to obtain personal jurisdiction over the defendant, a dismissal of the complaint for neglect to prosecute the action, or a final judgment *210 upon the merits." As noted by the Appellate Division, section 205 does not apply when the statutory time bar to the commencement of an action is not a statute of limitations but is a condition precedent ( see Dreger v New York State Thruway Auth., 81 NY2d 721, 724 [1992]; Matter of Morr

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Beardsley v. Wyoming County Community Hospitalgreen
nyappdiv · 1973 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
1 sentence

1994This Court has declined to construe this statutory time requirement as merely directory (Philogene v Fuller Auto Leasing, 167 AD2d 178, 179 ; compare, Beardsley v Wyoming County Community Hosp., 42 AD2d 821 [4th Dept]) and has required compliance unless it is demonstrated that the plaintiffs have made "misleading statements as to their actual residence” (Berberich v York Scaffold Equip.

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Micale v. Jonesgreen
nyappdiv · 1983 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
1 sentence

1994Corp., 177 AD2d 451, 452 ; Roman v Brereton, 182 AD2d 556, 557 ; Micale v Jones, 96 AD2d 791, 792 [Kassal, J., dissenting]).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (20)

CaseCitedYears
In re Uhl green
ny · 2012
2 sentences

2024Accordingly, the mother's "appeal is untimely and, as the applicable statutory time bar is absolute and not subject to extension, this Court lacks jurisdiction to entertain it" ( Matter of Benjamin GG. v Alexa II. , 198 AD3d 1194, 1195 [3d Dept 2021]; see Family Ct Act § 1113; Matter of Washington County Dept. of Social Servs. v Oudekerk , 205 AD3d 1108 , 1108-1109 [3d Dept 2022]; Matter of Ucci v Ucci , 93 AD3d 1110, 1111 [3d Dept 2012], lv dismissed 19 NY3d 941 [2012]).

2021The order appealed from was mailed to respondent on December 4, 2018, but respondent did not file his notice of appeal until February 1, 2019, well beyond the 35-day window in which to do so ( see Family Ct Act § 1113). [FN2] Thus, respondent's appeal is untimely and, as the applicable statutory time bar is absolute and not subject to extension, this Court lacks jurisdiction to entertain it ( see Family Ct Act § 1113; Matter of Richard HH. v Saratoga County Dept. of Social Servs. , 163 AD3d 1082 , 1083 n 2 [2018], lv denied 32 NY3d 911 [2018]; Matter of Ucci v Ucci , 93 AD3d 1110, 1111 [2012],

22021–2024
Benedetti v. Erie County Medical Center Corp. neutral
nyappdiv · 2015
2 sentences

2016Where a statute both creates a cause of action and attaches a time limit to its commencement,' . . . the limitation of time is so incorporated with the remedy given as to make it an integral part of it, and the condition precedent to the maintenance of the action at all.'" ( Id. at 378-379 [internal quotation marks, citations, and parentheticals omitted].) As the Yonkers Court further explained, CPLR 205 (a) is inapplicable to such a condition precedent because the " right to seek relief is specifically conditioned upon compliance with a particular time requirement rather than, or in addition

2016(Id.; see also Glamm v City of Amsterdam, 67 AD2d 1056 , 1057 [3d Dept 1979], affd for reasons stated below 49 NY2d 714 [1980], rearg denied 49 NY2d 918 [1980] [cited by the Yonkers Court and similarly holding that General Municipal Law § 50-e, which provided for service of a notice of claim within 90 days after the claim arose, was “not a time limitation” (i.e., a statute of limitations), but a “condition precedent” to suit to which CPLR 205 (a) did not apply to extend the time for compliance]; Benedetti, 129 AD3d at 1463 [citing Yonkers for the proposition that “CPLR 205 (a) does not apply w

22016–2016
In re the Claim of Politis green
nyappdiv · 2012
2 sentences

2014Significantly, claimant offered no excuse for his failure to comply with the statutory time requirement (see Matter of Cunto [Commissioner of Labor], 109 AD3d 1076 , 1077 [2013]; Matter of Politis [Commissioner of Labor], 96 AD3d 1340 , 1340 [2012]).

2014Significantly, claimant offered no excuse for his failure to comply with the statutory time requirement (see Matter of Cunto [Commissioner of Labor], 109 AD3d 1076 , 1077 [2013]; Matter of Politis [Commissioner of Labor], 96 AD3d 1340 , 1340 [2012]).

22014–2014
In re the Claim of Cunto green
nyappdiv · 2013
2 sentences

2014Significantly, claimant offered no excuse for his failure to comply with the statutory time requirement (see Matter of Cunto [Commissioner of Labor], 109 AD3d 1076 , 1077 [2013]; Matter of Politis [Commissioner of Labor], 96 AD3d 1340 , 1340 [2012]).

2014Significantly, claimant offered no excuse for his failure to comply with the statutory time requirement (see Matter of Cunto [Commissioner of Labor], 109 AD3d 1076 , 1077 [2013]; Matter of Politis [Commissioner of Labor], 96 AD3d 1340 , 1340 [2012]).

22014–2014
Bernardez v. Federal Deposit Insurance green
nyappdiv · 1984
2 sentences

1999Corp., 104 AD2d 309, 310 , affd for reasons stated below 64 NY2d 943 ; Carr v Yokohama Specie Bank, 272 App Div 64 , affd 297 NY 674 ).

1999Corp., 104 AD2d 309, 310 , affd for reasons stated below 64 NY2d 943 ; Carr v Yokohama Specie Bank, 272 App Div 64 , affd 297 NY 674 ).

21999–1999
Carr v. Yokohama Specie Bank, Ltd. neutral
ny · 1947
2 sentences

1999Corp., 104 AD2d 309, 310 , affd for reasons stated below 64 NY2d 943 ; Carr v Yokohama Specie Bank, 272 App Div 64 , affd 297 NY 674 ).

1999Corp., 104 AD2d 309, 310 , affd for reasons stated below 64 NY2d 943 ; Carr v Yokohama Specie Bank, 272 App Div 64 , affd 297 NY 674 ).

21999–1999
Bernardez v. Federal Deposit Insurance neutral
ny · 1985
2 sentences

1999Corp., 104 AD2d 309, 310 , affd for reasons stated below 64 NY2d 943 ; Carr v Yokohama Specie Bank, 272 App Div 64 , affd 297 NY 674 ).

1999Corp., 104 AD2d 309, 310 , affd for reasons stated below 64 NY2d 943 ; Carr v Yokohama Specie Bank, 272 App Div 64 , affd 297 NY 674 ).

21999–1999
Goldstein v. New York State Urban Development Corp. green
ny · 2009
1 sentence

2016Corp. ( 13 NY3d 511 [2009]) distinguished Yonkers, holding that CPLR 205 (a) permitted filing in state court of a proceeding challenging a condemnation determination, where an action for such relief had been timely filed in, and dismissed by, a federal court.

12016–2016
Bianca v. Frank green
ny · 1977
1 sentence

2016For his part, the father contends that Family Court Act § 439 (e) states “in unmistakable terms” (Bianca, 43 NY2d at 173 ) the intent to exclude the necessity of serving counsel.

12016–2016
Matter of Libra v. Univ. of the State of New York green
ny · 1987
2 sentences

2005CPLR 205 (a) 2 authorizes a new action within six months after an action, which is timely commenced, is terminated other than “by a voluntary discontinuance, a failure to obtain personal jurisdiction over the defendant, a dismissal of the complaint for neglect to prosecute the action, or a final judg ment upon the merits.” As noted by the Appellate Division, section 205 does not apply when the statutory time bar to the commencement of an action is not a statute of limitations but is a condition precedent (see Dreger v New York State Thruway Auth., 81 NY2d 721, 724 [1992]; Matter of Morris Invs

2005CPLR 205 (a) [2] authorizes a new action within six months after an action, which is timely commenced, is terminated other than "by a voluntary discontinuance, a failure to obtain personal jurisdiction over the defendant, a dismissal of the complaint for neglect to prosecute the action, or a final judgment *210 upon the merits." As noted by the Appellate Division, section 205 does not apply when the statutory time bar to the commencement of an action is not a statute of limitations but is a condition precedent ( see Dreger v New York State Thruway Auth., 81 NY2d 721, 724 [1992]; Matter of Morr

12005–2005
Pittman v. Maher green
nyappdiv · 1994
1 sentence

2000This Court has declined to construe this statutory time requirement as merely directory and, upon their admitted failure to comply with the statute, respondents’ motion for a change of venue is committed to the court’s discretion, which may be appropriately exercised only in certain limited situations (see, Pittman v Maher, 202 AD2d 172, 174-175 ).

12000–2000
Philogene v. Fuller Auto Leasing green
nyappdiv · 1990
1 sentence

1994This Court has declined to construe this statutory time requirement as merely directory (Philogene v Fuller Auto Leasing, 167 AD2d 178, 179 ; compare, Beardsley v Wyoming County Community Hosp., 42 AD2d 821 [4th Dept]) and has required compliance unless it is demonstrated that the plaintiffs have made "misleading statements as to their actual residence” (Berberich v York Scaffold Equip.

11994–1994
Berberich v. York Scaffold Equipment Corp. green
nyappdiv · 1991
1 sentence

1994Corp., 177 AD2d 451, 452 ; Roman v Brereton, 182 AD2d 556, 557 ; Micale v Jones, 96 AD2d 791, 792 [Kassal, J., dissenting]).

11994–1994
Sheehan v. Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center green
nyappdiv · 1992
1 sentence

1994Corp., 177 AD2d 451, 452 ; Roman v Brereton, 182 AD2d 556, 557 ; Micale v Jones, 96 AD2d 791, 792 [Kassal, J., dissenting]).

11994–1994
McCann v. Walsh Constr. Co. green
ny · 1954
1 sentence

1990Co., 282 App Div 444 , affd 306 NY 904 , supra), and we perceive no reason to depart from that approach. 3 We conclude, therefore, that Supreme Court properly denied defendants’ motions for sum mary judgment dismissing the complaint upon Statute of Limitations grounds. .

11990–1990
Robinson v. . Robins Dry Dock Repair Co. green
ny · 1924
1 sentence

1990The courts consistently have treated revival statutes as enactments which merely remove the statutory time bar and which extend the time to bring the preexisting action, not as statutes creating a new cause of action (see, Gallewski v Hentz & Co., 301 NY 164 , supra; Robinson v Robins Dry Dock & Repair Co., 238 NY 271 ; Matter of McCann v Walsh Constr.

11990–1990
Claim of McCann v. Walsh Construction Co. green
nyappdiv · 1953
1 sentence

1990Co., 282 App Div 444 , affd 306 NY 904 , supra), and we perceive no reason to depart from that approach. 3 We conclude, therefore, that Supreme Court properly denied defendants’ motions for sum mary judgment dismissing the complaint upon Statute of Limitations grounds. .

11990–1990
Gallewski v. H. Hentz & Co. green
ny · 1950
1 sentence

1990The courts consistently have treated revival statutes as enactments which merely remove the statutory time bar and which extend the time to bring the preexisting action, not as statutes creating a new cause of action (see, Gallewski v Hentz & Co., 301 NY 164 , supra; Robinson v Robins Dry Dock & Repair Co., 238 NY 271 ; Matter of McCann v Walsh Constr.

11990–1990
Silberman v. Whalen neutral
nyappdiv · 1979
11982–1982
Kobbe v. McNamara neutral
nysupct · 1948
11977–1977

Where else courts name it

PA 50 (1980–2026) MN 18 (1983–2026) NY 17 (1977–2026) OH 12 (1978–2026) CO 12 (1930–2026) WA 12 (1996–2022) OK 9 (1986–2014) IL 9 (1964–2025) MT 7 (2004–2010) CA 7 (1966–2024) FL 7 (1961–2018) HI 5 (1992–2019) NJ 4 (2006–2020) VA 4 (1998–2007) IA 4 (1979–2025) DE 4 (2021–2026) NC 3 (2007–2025) ND 3 (1993–2018) TX 2 (2003–2010) UT 2 (2009–2018) KS 2 (2012–2014) NM 2 (2001–2013) MO 2 (1966–1997) OR 2 (1986–2020) GA 2 (2017–2021)

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