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well-pleaded cognizable claim in New York

15 New York opinions name it 3 courts 2014–2026 13 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 (5)

CaseFollowedCited
Basis Yield Alpha Fund v. Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.green
nyappdiv · 2014 · cited in 13 New York opinions naming this issue, 2024–2026
2 sentences

2024No. 28 at 13—21. "[A] defendant can submit evidence in support of the motion attacking a well-[*7]pleaded cognizable claim [I]f the defendant's evidence establishes that the plaintiff has no cause of action ( i.e. , that a well-pleaded cognizable claim is flatly rejected by the documentary evidence), dismissal would be appropriate. " Basis Yield Alpha Fund (Master) v. Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. , 980 N.Y.S.2d 21, 26 (1st Dept. 2014).

2024Basis Yield Alpha Fund (Master) v Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 115 A.D.3d 128, 134 [1st Dept. 2014] (emphasis added). “[T]he Court of Appeals has made clear that a defendant can submit evidence in support of the motion attacking a well-pleaded cognizable claim.” Id.

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Biondi v. Beekman Hill House Apartment Corp.green
nyappdiv · 1999 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025Corp. , 257 AD2d 76, 81 (1st Dep't 1999) (quoting Guggenheimer , 43 NY2d at 275 ), aff'd , 94 NY2d 659 (2000). "'[T]he allegations are not deemed true[, and] [t]he motion should be granted where the essential facts have been negated beyond substantial question by the affidavits and evidentiary matter submitted.'" Id. (quoting Blackgold Realty Corp. v. Milne , 119 AD2d 512, 513 (1st Dep't 1986), aff'd , 69 NY2d 719 ). "[I]f the defendant's evidence establishes that the plaintiff has no cause of action ( i.e. , that a well-pleaded cognizable claim is flatly rejected by the documentary evidence),

2025Corp. , 257 AD2d 76, 81 (1st Dep't 1999) (quoting Guggenheimer , 43 NY2d at 275 ), aff'd , 94 NY2d 659 (2000). "'[T]he allegations are not deemed true[, and] [t]he motion should be granted where the essential facts have been negated beyond substantial question by the affidavits and evidentiary matter submitted.'" Id. (quoting Blackgold Realty Corp. v. Milne , 119 AD2d 512, 513 (1st Dep't 1986), aff'd , 69 NY2d 719 ). "[I]f the defendant's evidence establishes that the plaintiff has no cause of action ( i.e. , that a well-pleaded cognizable claim is flatly rejected by the documentary evidence),

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Blackgold Realty Corp. v. Milnegreen
nyappdiv · 1986 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025Corp. , 257 AD2d 76, 81 (1st Dep't 1999) (quoting Guggenheimer , 43 NY2d at 275 ), aff'd , 94 NY2d 659 (2000). "'[T]he allegations are not deemed true[, and] [t]he motion should be granted where the essential facts have been negated beyond substantial question by the affidavits and evidentiary matter submitted.'" Id. (quoting Blackgold Realty Corp. v. Milne , 119 AD2d 512, 513 (1st Dep't 1986), aff'd , 69 NY2d 719 ). "[I]f the defendant's evidence establishes that the plaintiff has no cause of action ( i.e. , that a well-pleaded cognizable claim is flatly rejected by the documentary evidence),

2025Corp. , 257 AD2d 76, 81 (1st Dep't 1999) (quoting Guggenheimer , 43 NY2d at 275 ), aff'd , 94 NY2d 659 (2000). "'[T]he allegations are not deemed true[, and] [t]he motion should be granted where the essential facts have been negated beyond substantial question by the affidavits and evidentiary matter submitted.'" Id. (quoting Blackgold Realty Corp. v. Milne , 119 AD2d 512, 513 (1st Dep't 1986), aff'd , 69 NY2d 719 ). "[I]f the defendant's evidence establishes that the plaintiff has no cause of action ( i.e. , that a well-pleaded cognizable claim is flatly rejected by the documentary evidence),

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Matter of Haberman v. Zoning Bd. of Appeals of the City of Long Beachgreen
nyappdiv · 2017 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024In reaching our conclusion, we adhere to well-established principles governing motion practice when seeking a CPLR 3211 dismissal: that "a defendant can submit evidence[, such as affidavits or testimony,] in support of [a CPLR 3211(a)(7)] motion attacking a well-pleaded cognizable claim" ( Basis Yield Alpha Fund [Master] v Goldman Sachs Group, Inc ., 115 AD3d 128, 134 [1st Dept 2014]); that doing so changes the CPLR 3211 inquiry from whether the pleader has stated a cause of action to whether the pleader has a cause of action amenable to relief ( see IIG Capital LLC v Archipelago, L.L.C. , 36

2024In reaching our conclusion, we adhere to well-established principles governing motion practice when seeking a CPLR 3211 dismissal: that "a defendant can submit evidence[, such as affidavits or testimony,] in support of [a CPLR 3211(a)(7)] motion attacking a well-pleaded cognizable claim" ( Basis Yield Alpha Fund [Master] v Goldman Sachs Group, Inc ., 115 AD3d 128, 134 [1st Dept 2014]); that doing so changes the CPLR 3211 inquiry from whether the pleader has stated a cause of action to whether the pleader has a cause of action amenable to relief ( see IIG Capital LLC v Archipelago, L.L.C. , 36

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Board of Managers v. Fairways at North Hillsgreen
nyappdiv · 1989 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014As to the latter, the Court of Appeals has made clear that a defendant can submit evidence in support of the motion attacking a well-pleaded cognizable claim (see Rovello, 40 NY2d 633 ; Guggenheimer, 43 NY2d 268 ; see also Board of Managers of Fairways at N. Hills Condominium v Fairways at N. Hills, 150 AD2d 32 [2d Dept 1989]). 4 When documentary evidence is submitted by a defendant “the standard morphs from whether the plaintiff stated a cause of action to whether it has one” (John R.

2014As to the latter, the Court of Appeals has made clear that a defendant can submit evidence in support of the motion attacking a well-pleaded cognizable claim (see Rovello, 40 NY2d 633 ; Guggenheimer, 43 NY2d 268 ; see also Board of Managers of Fairways at N. Hills Condominium v Fairways at N. Hills, 150 AD2d 32 [2d Dept 1989]). 4 When documentary evidence is submitted by a defendant “the standard morphs from whether the plaintiff stated a cause of action to whether it has one” (John R.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (7)

CaseCitedYears
Guggenheimer v. Ginzburg green
ny · 1977
2 sentences

2025Corp. , 257 AD2d 76, 81 (1st Dep't 1999) (quoting Guggenheimer , 43 NY2d at 275 ), aff'd , 94 NY2d 659 (2000). "'[T]he allegations are not deemed true[, and] [t]he motion should be granted where the essential facts have been negated beyond substantial question by the affidavits and evidentiary matter submitted.'" Id. (quoting Blackgold Realty Corp. v. Milne , 119 AD2d 512, 513 (1st Dep't 1986), aff'd , 69 NY2d 719 ). "[I]f the defendant's evidence establishes that the plaintiff has no cause of action ( i.e. , that a well-pleaded cognizable claim is flatly rejected by the documentary evidence),

2025Corp. , 257 AD2d 76, 81 (1st Dep't 1999) (quoting Guggenheimer , 43 NY2d at 275 ), aff'd , 94 NY2d 659 (2000). "'[T]he allegations are not deemed true[, and] [t]he motion should be granted where the essential facts have been negated beyond substantial question by the affidavits and evidentiary matter submitted.'" Id. (quoting Blackgold Realty Corp. v. Milne , 119 AD2d 512, 513 (1st Dep't 1986), aff'd , 69 NY2d 719 ). "[I]f the defendant's evidence establishes that the plaintiff has no cause of action ( i.e. , that a well-pleaded cognizable claim is flatly rejected by the documentary evidence),

102014–2025
Rovello v. Orofino Realty Co. green
ny · 1976
2 sentences

2014As to the latter, the Court of Appeals has made clear that a defendant can submit evidence in support of the motion attacking a well-pleaded cognizable claim (see Rovello, 40 NY2d 633 ; Guggenheimer, 43 NY2d 268 ; see also Board of Managers of Fairways at N. Hills Condominium v Fairways at N. Hills, 150 AD2d 32 [2d Dept 1989]). 4 When documentary evidence is submitted by a defendant “the standard morphs from whether the plaintiff stated a cause of action to whether it has one” (John R.

2014As to the latter, the Court of Appeals has made clear that a defendant can submit evidence in support of the motion attacking a well-pleaded cognizable claim (see Rovello, 40 NY2d 633 ; Guggenheimer, 43 NY2d 268 ; see also Board of Managers of Fairways at N. Hills Condominium v Fairways at N. Hills, 150 AD2d 32 [2d Dept 1989]). 4 When documentary evidence is submitted by a defendant “the standard morphs from whether the plaintiff stated a cause of action to whether it has one” (John R.

82014–2025
Biondi v. Beekman Hill House Apartment Corp. green
ny · 2000
2 sentences

2025Corp. , 257 AD2d 76, 81 (1st Dep't 1999) (quoting Guggenheimer , 43 NY2d at 275 ), aff'd , 94 NY2d 659 (2000). "'[T]he allegations are not deemed true[, and] [t]he motion should be granted where the essential facts have been negated beyond substantial question by the affidavits and evidentiary matter submitted.'" Id. (quoting Blackgold Realty Corp. v. Milne , 119 AD2d 512, 513 (1st Dep't 1986), aff'd , 69 NY2d 719 ). "[I]f the defendant's evidence establishes that the plaintiff has no cause of action ( i.e. , that a well-pleaded cognizable claim is flatly rejected by the documentary evidence),

2025Corp. , 257 AD2d 76, 81 (1st Dep't 1999) (quoting Guggenheimer , 43 NY2d at 275 ), aff'd , 94 NY2d 659 (2000). "'[T]he allegations are not deemed true[, and] [t]he motion should be granted where the essential facts have been negated beyond substantial question by the affidavits and evidentiary matter submitted.'" Id. (quoting Blackgold Realty Corp. v. Milne , 119 AD2d 512, 513 (1st Dep't 1986), aff'd , 69 NY2d 719 ). "[I]f the defendant's evidence establishes that the plaintiff has no cause of action ( i.e. , that a well-pleaded cognizable claim is flatly rejected by the documentary evidence),

22025–2025
Blackgold Realty Corp. v. Milne green
ny · 1987
2 sentences

2025Corp. , 257 AD2d 76, 81 (1st Dep't 1999) (quoting Guggenheimer , 43 NY2d at 275 ), aff'd , 94 NY2d 659 (2000). "'[T]he allegations are not deemed true[, and] [t]he motion should be granted where the essential facts have been negated beyond substantial question by the affidavits and evidentiary matter submitted.'" Id. (quoting Blackgold Realty Corp. v. Milne , 119 AD2d 512, 513 (1st Dep't 1986), aff'd , 69 NY2d 719 ). "[I]f the defendant's evidence establishes that the plaintiff has no cause of action ( i.e. , that a well-pleaded cognizable claim is flatly rejected by the documentary evidence),

2025Corp. , 257 AD2d 76, 81 (1st Dep't 1999) (quoting Guggenheimer , 43 NY2d at 275 ), aff'd , 94 NY2d 659 (2000). "'[T]he allegations are not deemed true[, and] [t]he motion should be granted where the essential facts have been negated beyond substantial question by the affidavits and evidentiary matter submitted.'" Id. (quoting Blackgold Realty Corp. v. Milne , 119 AD2d 512, 513 (1st Dep't 1986), aff'd , 69 NY2d 719 ). "[I]f the defendant's evidence establishes that the plaintiff has no cause of action ( i.e. , that a well-pleaded cognizable claim is flatly rejected by the documentary evidence),

22025–2025
IIG Capital LLC v. Archipelago, L.L.C. green
nyappdiv · 2007
2 sentences

2024In reaching our conclusion, we adhere to well-established principles governing motion practice when seeking a CPLR 3211 dismissal: that "a defendant can submit evidence[, such as affidavits or testimony,] in support of [a CPLR 3211(a)(7)] motion attacking a well-pleaded cognizable claim" ( Basis Yield Alpha Fund [Master] v Goldman Sachs Group, Inc ., 115 AD3d 128, 134 [1st Dept 2014]); that doing so changes the CPLR 3211 inquiry from whether the pleader has stated a cause of action to whether the pleader has a cause of action amenable to relief ( see IIG Capital LLC v Archipelago, L.L.C. , 36

2024In reaching our conclusion, we adhere to well-established principles governing motion practice when seeking a CPLR 3211 dismissal: that "a defendant can submit evidence[, such as affidavits or testimony,] in support of [a CPLR 3211(a)(7)] motion attacking a well-pleaded cognizable claim" ( Basis Yield Alpha Fund [Master] v Goldman Sachs Group, Inc ., 115 AD3d 128, 134 [1st Dept 2014]); that doing so changes the CPLR 3211 inquiry from whether the pleader has stated a cause of action to whether the pleader has a cause of action amenable to relief ( see IIG Capital LLC v Archipelago, L.L.C. , 36

22024–2024
Diaz v. Wyckoff Heights Med. Ctr. neutral
ny · 2018
2 sentences

2024In reaching our conclusion, we adhere to well-established principles governing motion practice when seeking a CPLR 3211 dismissal: that "a defendant can submit evidence[, such as affidavits or testimony,] in support of [a CPLR 3211(a)(7)] motion attacking a well-pleaded cognizable claim" ( Basis Yield Alpha Fund [Master] v Goldman Sachs Group, Inc ., 115 AD3d 128, 134 [1st Dept 2014]); that doing so changes the CPLR 3211 inquiry from whether the pleader has stated a cause of action to whether the pleader has a cause of action amenable to relief ( see IIG Capital LLC v Archipelago, L.L.C. , 36

2024In reaching our conclusion, we adhere to well-established principles governing motion practice when seeking a CPLR 3211 dismissal: that "a defendant can submit evidence[, such as affidavits or testimony,] in support of [a CPLR 3211(a)(7)] motion attacking a well-pleaded cognizable claim" ( Basis Yield Alpha Fund [Master] v Goldman Sachs Group, Inc ., 115 AD3d 128, 134 [1st Dept 2014]); that doing so changes the CPLR 3211 inquiry from whether the pleader has stated a cause of action to whether the pleader has a cause of action amenable to relief ( see IIG Capital LLC v Archipelago, L.L.C. , 36

22024–2024
Weinstock v. Sanders green
nyappdiv · 2016
2 sentences

2024In reaching our conclusion, we adhere to well-established principles governing motion practice when seeking a CPLR 3211 dismissal: that "a defendant can submit evidence[, such as affidavits or testimony,] in support of [a CPLR 3211(a)(7)] motion attacking a well-pleaded cognizable claim" ( Basis Yield Alpha Fund [Master] v Goldman Sachs Group, Inc ., 115 AD3d 128, 134 [1st Dept 2014]); that doing so changes the CPLR 3211 inquiry from whether the pleader has stated a cause of action to whether the pleader has a cause of action amenable to relief ( see IIG Capital LLC v Archipelago, L.L.C. , 36

2024In reaching our conclusion, we adhere to well-established principles governing motion practice when seeking a CPLR 3211 dismissal: that "a defendant can submit evidence[, such as affidavits or testimony,] in support of [a CPLR 3211(a)(7)] motion attacking a well-pleaded cognizable claim" ( Basis Yield Alpha Fund [Master] v Goldman Sachs Group, Inc ., 115 AD3d 128, 134 [1st Dept 2014]); that doing so changes the CPLR 3211 inquiry from whether the pleader has stated a cause of action to whether the pleader has a cause of action amenable to relief ( see IIG Capital LLC v Archipelago, L.L.C. , 36

22024–2024

Statutes the citing opinions construe

USC § 42u.s.c.1983 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

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