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16 New York opinions name it 6 courts 1836–2024 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 (4)

CaseFollowedCited
Society of Plastics Industry, Inc. v. County of Suffolkgreen
ny · 1991 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024Consistent with the well-established principle that a would-be litigant must demonstrate an "injury in fact," the court cannot rule on matters not properly before it ( see Socy. of Plastics Indus. v County of Suffolk , 77 NY2d 761, 772 [1991]).

2024Consistent with the well-established principle that a would-be litigant must demonstrate an "injury in fact," the court cannot rule on matters not properly before it ( see Socy. of Plastics Indus. v County of Suffolk , 77 NY2d 761, 772 [1991]).

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Genger v. Gengergreen
nyappdiv · 2011 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013(CPLR 1001 [a]; Genger v Genger, 87 AD3d 871, 874 [1st Dept 2011].) In any event, estoppel against the government is “foreclosed ‘in all but the rarest cases.’ ” (Matter of New York State Med.

11
Peck v. Peckgreen
nyappdiv · 1996 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013Corp., 200 AD2d 543 , 545 [1st Dept 1994] [“the establishment of a waiver ... is ordinarily a question of fact”]; see also Peck v Peck, 232 AD2d 540, 540 [2d Dept 1996] [“waiver is not created by negligence, oversight, or thoughtlessness, and cannot be inferred from mere silence”].) Then, too, the court cannot reach the issue of whether the City might be estopped from enforcing the free admission requirement, as the court cannot rule on such issue when the City is not a party to this action.

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In re City of Rochestergreen
nyappdiv · 1932 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1964–1964
1 sentence

1964Bridge], 234 App. Div. 583, 586 [4th Dept., 1932].) If the court had found a highest and best use of residential subdivision, it would not have found consequential damage to such subdivision by reason of this permanent easement.

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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 (22)

CaseCitedYears
Seneca v. Seneca green
nyappdiv · 2002
1 sentence

2018Inasmuch as the issue of defendants' legitimate authority or justification is material to each of the causes of action in the complaint, the court cannot rule on those claims without impermissibly resolving questions of tribal law ( see Seneca , 293 AD2d at 58 ; cf. Cayuga Nation , 824 F3d at 330 ).

12018–2018
Cayuga Nation v. Tanner green
ca2 · 2016
1 sentence

2018Inasmuch as the issue of defendants' legitimate authority or justification is material to each of the causes of action in the complaint, the court cannot rule on those claims without impermissibly resolving questions of tribal law ( see Seneca , 293 AD2d at 58 ; cf. Cayuga Nation , 824 F3d at 330 ).

12018–2018
Boston Concessions Group, Inc. v. Criterion Center Corp. green
nyappdiv · 1994
1 sentence

2013Corp., 200 AD2d 543 , 545 [1st Dept 1994] [“the establishment of a waiver ... is ordinarily a question of fact”]; see also Peck v Peck, 232 AD2d 540, 540 [2d Dept 1996] [“waiver is not created by negligence, oversight, or thoughtlessness, and cannot be inferred from mere silence”].) Then, too, the court cannot reach the issue of whether the City might be estopped from enforcing the free admission requirement, as the court cannot rule on such issue when the City is not a party to this action.

12013–2013
Sheehan v. City of New York green
ny · 1976
1 sentence

2012Sheehan v City of New York ( 40 NY2d 496 [1976]), which third-party defendants also cite, is inapplicable to this case.

12012–2012
Kern v. City of Rochester green
nyappdiv · 1999
1 sentence

2010Co., 292 AD2d 873 [4th Dept 2002]; Kern v City of Rochester, 267 AD2d 1026 [appeal No. 1] [4th Dept 1999]), this court cannot rule out that, even if Justice Mintz’s guidelines on the uses of hypothetical questions at depositions were in fact the subject of the appeal in Lawson, and irrespective of what was actually argued on appeal with regard to the permissibility or impermissibility of such questions as a matter of law, the summary affirmance merely signaled the Appellate Division’s view that Justice Mintz’s rulings with regard to those issues were (whichever way they went) sound exercises o

12010–2010
Nussbaumer v. General Electric Co. neutral
nyappdiv · 2002
1 sentence

2010Co., 292 AD2d 873 [4th Dept 2002]; Kern v City of Rochester, 267 AD2d 1026 [appeal No. 1] [4th Dept 1999]), this court cannot rule out that, even if Justice Mintz’s guidelines on the uses of hypothetical questions at depositions were in fact the subject of the appeal in Lawson, and irrespective of what was actually argued on appeal with regard to the permissibility or impermissibility of such questions as a matter of law, the summary affirmance merely signaled the Appellate Division’s view that Justice Mintz’s rulings with regard to those issues were (whichever way they went) sound exercises o

12010–2010
People v. Bleakley green
ny · 1987
1 sentence

1996Viewing the evidence, as we must, in the light most favorable to the presentment agency (see, Matter of Dimitri W., 198 AD2d 832 ; Matter of Jason B., 186 AD2d 481 , 482), we conclude that the proof is legally sufficient to support the determination and that the determination is not against the weight of the evidence (see, People v Bleakley, 69 NY2d 490, 495 ).

11996–1996
In re Jason B. green
nyappdiv · 1992
1 sentence

1996Viewing the evidence, as we must, in the light most favorable to the presentment agency (see, Matter of Dimitri W., 198 AD2d 832 ; Matter of Jason B., 186 AD2d 481 , 482), we conclude that the proof is legally sufficient to support the determination and that the determination is not against the weight of the evidence (see, People v Bleakley, 69 NY2d 490, 495 ).

11996–1996
In re Dimitri W. neutral
nyappdiv · 1993
1 sentence

1996Viewing the evidence, as we must, in the light most favorable to the presentment agency (see, Matter of Dimitri W., 198 AD2d 832 ; Matter of Jason B., 186 AD2d 481 , 482), we conclude that the proof is legally sufficient to support the determination and that the determination is not against the weight of the evidence (see, People v Bleakley, 69 NY2d 490, 495 ).

11996–1996
Ball v. State neutral
nyclaimsct · 1979
1 sentence

1993Finally, in the face of plaintiff/ petitioner’s declared unwillingness to bear the cost of retrieval of computerized information as in Ball v State of New York ( 101 Misc 2d 554 [Ct Cl 1979]), this is an option which the court has not pursued.

11993–1993
People v. Huntley green
ny · 1965
1 sentence

1988(See generally, People v Huntley, 15 NY2d 72 ; Miranda v Arizona, 384 US 436 .) To allow a police officer’s statement of what a defendant is alleged to have said to serve as the only basis for an ongoing prosecution opens the door to potential abuse.

11988–1988
Miranda v. Arizona green
scotus · 1966
1 sentence

1988(See generally, People v Huntley, 15 NY2d 72 ; Miranda v Arizona, 384 US 436 .) To allow a police officer’s statement of what a defendant is alleged to have said to serve as the only basis for an ongoing prosecution opens the door to potential abuse.

11988–1988
People v. Parker green
ny · 1982
1 sentence

1983VOLUNTARINESS OF WAIVER Under Parker (supra, p 140 ) “[T]he validity of any waiver including one which could be implied, must be tested according to constitutional standards.” The court (p 141) reads in a “state of mind” requirement, calling for “at a minimum [that the defendant must be] informed * * * of the nature of the right to be present at trial and the consequences of failing to appear for trial”.

11983–1983
Westchester Rockland Newspapers, Inc. v. Mosczydlowski green
nyappdiv · 1977
1 sentence

1982However, since the parties obviously have unequal knowledge of the documents sought, where the agency fails to give sufficiently detailed information with respect to the material allegedly exempt to permit the trial court to decide the issue, in camera inspection is one vehicle for protecting the rights of both.” (See, also, Matter of Westchester Rockland Newspapers v Kimball, 50 NY2d 575 , supra; Matter of Westchester Rockland Newspapers v Mosczydlowski, 58 AD2d 234 ; Matter of Fink v Lefkowitz, 47 NY2d 567 , supra; Jordan v Hammock, 109 Misc 2d 1052 .) Therefore the court cannot rule that ac

11982–1982
Westchester Rockland Newspapers, Inc. v. Kimball green
ny · 1980
1 sentence

1982However, since the parties obviously have unequal knowledge of the documents sought, where the agency fails to give sufficiently detailed information with respect to the material allegedly exempt to permit the trial court to decide the issue, in camera inspection is one vehicle for protecting the rights of both.” (See, also, Matter of Westchester Rockland Newspapers v Kimball, 50 NY2d 575 , supra; Matter of Westchester Rockland Newspapers v Mosczydlowski, 58 AD2d 234 ; Matter of Fink v Lefkowitz, 47 NY2d 567 , supra; Jordan v Hammock, 109 Misc 2d 1052 .) Therefore the court cannot rule that ac

11982–1982
Jordan v. Hammock neutral
nysupct · 1981
1 sentence

1982However, since the parties obviously have unequal knowledge of the documents sought, where the agency fails to give sufficiently detailed information with respect to the material allegedly exempt to permit the trial court to decide the issue, in camera inspection is one vehicle for protecting the rights of both.” (See, also, Matter of Westchester Rockland Newspapers v Kimball, 50 NY2d 575 , supra; Matter of Westchester Rockland Newspapers v Mosczydlowski, 58 AD2d 234 ; Matter of Fink v Lefkowitz, 47 NY2d 567 , supra; Jordan v Hammock, 109 Misc 2d 1052 .) Therefore the court cannot rule that ac

11982–1982
Fink v. Lefkowitz green
ny · 1979
1 sentence

1982However, since the parties obviously have unequal knowledge of the documents sought, where the agency fails to give sufficiently detailed information with respect to the material allegedly exempt to permit the trial court to decide the issue, in camera inspection is one vehicle for protecting the rights of both.” (See, also, Matter of Westchester Rockland Newspapers v Kimball, 50 NY2d 575 , supra; Matter of Westchester Rockland Newspapers v Mosczydlowski, 58 AD2d 234 ; Matter of Fink v Lefkowitz, 47 NY2d 567 , supra; Jordan v Hammock, 109 Misc 2d 1052 .) Therefore the court cannot rule that ac

11982–1982
Purcell v. WTRY Broadcasting Corp. neutral
nysupct · 1964
1 sentence

1971(See Purcell v. WTRY Broadcasting Corp., 43 Misc 2d 172 ; Delair v. Southworth Tractor & Mach.

11971–1971
Crans v. . Hunter green
ny · 1863
1 sentence

1897The wife was held liable, and Judge Finch says, at page 404:' “The case, therefore, is brought within the rule which makes her receipt and retention of the fruits and product of the fraud involve a liability on account of it, although herself innocent of personal participation in the wrong.” (Citing Garner v. Magnam, supra, and other cases; Crans v. Hunter, 28 N. Y. 389 .) A principal cannot claim the benefit of a purchase obtained by his agent by the use of misrepresentations and at the same time repudiate the representations as unauthorized.

11897–1897
Lane v. Black neutral
wva · 1883
1 sentence

1897(Lane v. Black, 21 W.

11897–1897
Graf v. . Cunningham neutral
ny · 1888
1 sentence

1892Graf v. Cunningham, 109 N. Y. 369 . 25.

11892–1892
Messenger v. Holmes green
nysupct · 1834
1 sentence

1836(Matter of Twenty-sixth street, N. Y., 12 Wendell, 203.) But this cannot be a rule of universal application.

11836–1836

Where else courts name it

TX 17 (1920–2026) NY 16 (1836–2024) IL 15 (1972–2024) CA 14 (1919–2025) MO 13 (1936–2021) AL 8 (1976–2010) TN 7 (1999–2026) LA 6 (1957–2022) MS 6 (1995–2016) GA 6 (1979–2006) FL 6 (1966–2016) NC 6 (1913–2018) UT 5 (1983–2004) PA 5 (1926–2019) CT 5 (1992–2017) MD 5 (1953–1978) WA 5 (1968–2021) DE 5 (2015–2017) NJ 4 (1970–2024) ME 4 (2008–2018) OH 4 (2007–2026) OK 4 (1923–2020) ID 4 (1922–1985) IN 4 (2013–2014) OR 3 (1963–2025) NH 2 (1831–1868) AR 2 (1962–2012)

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