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modern rule in New York

88 New York opinions name it 13 courts 1806–2025 5 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 (13)

CaseFollowedCited
Morgan v. Stategreen
ny · 1997 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025"Our precedents do not go so far as to exculpate sporting facility owners of this ordinary type of alleged negligence" (<i>Morgan v State of New York</i>, 90 NY2d 471, 488-489 [1997]).{**44 NY3d at 971}</p> <div><u>B.</u></div> <p>In 1975, the Legislature adopted CPLR 1411 "to abolish contributory negligence and assumption of the risk as absolute defenses in favor of a comparative fault regime" in tort cases (<i>Custodi v Town of Amherst</i>, 20 NY3d 83, 87 [2012]).<sup><b>[FN3]</b></sup> Despite the statute's plain language, and the justifications articulated in its legislative history for ab

2025"Our precedents do not go so far as to exculpate sporting facility owners of this ordinary type of alleged negligence" (<i>Morgan v State of New York</i>, 90 NY2d 471, 488-489 [1997]).{**44 NY3d at 971}</p> <div><u>B.</u></div> <p>In 1975, the Legislature adopted CPLR 1411 "to abolish contributory negligence and assumption of the risk as absolute defenses in favor of a comparative fault regime" in tort cases (<i>Custodi v Town of Amherst</i>, 20 NY3d 83, 87 [2012]).<sup><b>[FN3]</b></sup> Despite the statute's plain language, and the justifications articulated in its legislative history for ab

22
Custodi v. Town of Amherstgreen
ny · 2012 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025"Our precedents do not go so far as to exculpate sporting facility owners of this ordinary type of alleged negligence" (<i>Morgan v State of New York</i>, 90 NY2d 471, 488-489 [1997]).{**44 NY3d at 971}</p> <div><u>B.</u></div> <p>In 1975, the Legislature adopted CPLR 1411 "to abolish contributory negligence and assumption of the risk as absolute defenses in favor of a comparative fault regime" in tort cases (<i>Custodi v Town of Amherst</i>, 20 NY3d 83, 87 [2012]).<sup><b>[FN3]</b></sup> Despite the statute's plain language, and the justifications articulated in its legislative history for ab

2025"Our precedents do not go so far as to exculpate sporting facility owners of this ordinary type of alleged negligence" (<i>Morgan v State of New York</i>, 90 NY2d 471, 488-489 [1997]).{**44 NY3d at 971}</p> <div><u>B.</u></div> <p>In 1975, the Legislature adopted CPLR 1411 "to abolish contributory negligence and assumption of the risk as absolute defenses in favor of a comparative fault regime" in tort cases (<i>Custodi v Town of Amherst</i>, 20 NY3d 83, 87 [2012]).<sup><b>[FN3]</b></sup> Despite the statute's plain language, and the justifications articulated in its legislative history for ab

22
Gilly v. City of New Yorkgreen
ny · 1987 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024In Gilly v City of New York , 69 NY2d 509, 510 [1987], the Court of Appeals wrote, "The substance of a report prepared by a physician employed by defendant to examine plaintiff, and furnished to her, can be elicited by plaintiff as part of her direct case." The Court referred to McDermott v Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hosp. ( 15 NY2d 20 [1964]), where it was held that a physician-defendant could be called as an expert witness by the plaintiff in a medical malpractice action.

2024In Gilly v City of New York , 69 NY2d 509, 510 [1987], the Court of Appeals wrote, "The substance of a report prepared by a physician employed by defendant to examine plaintiff, and furnished to her, can be elicited by plaintiff as part of her direct case." The Court referred to McDermott v Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hosp. ( 15 NY2d 20 [1964]), where it was held that a physician-defendant could be called as an expert witness by the plaintiff in a medical malpractice action.

22
Goss v. Lopezgreen
scotus · 1975 · cited in 5 New York opinions naming this issue, 1976–2004
2 sentences

2004A child has some rights too, some of which are of a constitutional magnitude ( cf. Goss v Lopes , 419 US 565, 574 ; Matter of Winship , 397 US 358 , [*10]365; Tinker v Des Moines School Dist. , 393 US 503, 506 ; Matter of Gault , 387 US 1, 47 .) (Emphasis added.) In the case at bar, the biological mother/respondent is in her early thirties and obviously could get pregnant again, intentionally or unintentionally, and have even more children.

1991A child has rights too, some of which are of a constitutional magnitude” (Matter of Bennett v Jeffreys, supra, at 546; see, Goss v Lopez, 419 US 565, 574 ; Matter of Winship, 397 US 358, 386 ; Tinker v Des Moines School Dist., 393 US 503, 505 ; Matter of Gault, 387 US 1, 47 ).

15
Bennett v. Jeffreysgreen
ny · 1976 · cited in 4 New York opinions naming this issue, 1977–1991
2 sentences

1991A child has rights too, some of which are of a constitutional magnitude” (Matter of Bennett v Jeffreys, supra, at 546; see, Goss v Lopez, 419 US 565, 574 ; Matter of Winship, 397 US 358, 386 ; Tinker v Des Moines School Dist., 393 US 503, 505 ; Matter of Gault, 387 US 1, 47 ).

1978This shifting reflects more the modern principle that a child is a person, and not a subperson over whom the parent has an absolute possessory interest.” (Matter of Bennett v Jeffreys, 40 NY2d 543, 546 .) In view of the long separation of petitioner and his son, the fact that petitioner provided no support for his son, and the provisions of the separation agreement, the conclusion of Family Court that the grant of visitation would not be in the child’s best interest is supported by the record and should not be set aside (Molier v Molier, 53 AD2d 996 , affd 42 NY2d 803 ; People ex rel.

14
Wolfe v. Sibley Lindsay & Curr Co.green
ny · 1975 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024Indeed, in reviewing the standard applied to stress-based injuries prior to Matter of Wolfe — which standard [FN3] is substantially similar to the modern standard enunciated herein — we recognized that it was necessary to overrule the prior standard to the extent that it failed to take into account the requisite consideration of an individual claimant's particular vulnerabilities ( see Matter of Rackley v County of Rensselaer , 141 AD2d at 234 ; see also Matter of Wolfe v Sibley, Lindsay & Curr Co. , 36 NY2d at 510 ).

2024Ultimately, as with a physical injury, the determination of whether a purely psychological injury is compensable will often turn on whether a causal connection exists between the claimed injury and a workplace accident ( see Matter of Wolfe v Sibley, Lindsay & Curr Co. , 36 NY2d at 510 ; see also Matter of Kilcullen v AFCO/Avports Mgt.

11
Frank v. Park Summit Realty Corp.green
nyappdiv · 1991 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003Assoc. v Eskin, supra; accord Frank, supra).

11
Allen v. Pottergreen
nysupct · 1970 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
1 sentence

1997"It cannot, it is argued, be supposed that the grantee of one hundred square feet upon the shore has attached to his property a strip of land under water two miles in length.” (Stewart v Turney, 237 NY 117, 122-123 [1923].) The modern rule, rather, is that if the lake is navigable then it is presumptively under the ownership of New York State, on behalf of the public, at the low water mark. (3 Warren’s Weed, New York Real Property, Lands Under Water, § 1.02; Navigation Law § 2; 107 NY Jur 2d, Water, § 14; Allen v Potter, 64 Misc 2d 938, 939 [Yates County 1970], affd 37 AD2d 691 .) A review of

11
Stewart v. . Turneygreen
ny · 1923 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
1 sentence

1997"It cannot, it is argued, be supposed that the grantee of one hundred square feet upon the shore has attached to his property a strip of land under water two miles in length.” (Stewart v Turney, 237 NY 117, 122-123 [1923].) The modern rule, rather, is that if the lake is navigable then it is presumptively under the ownership of New York State, on behalf of the public, at the low water mark. (3 Warren’s Weed, New York Real Property, Lands Under Water, § 1.02; Navigation Law § 2; 107 NY Jur 2d, Water, § 14; Allen v Potter, 64 Misc 2d 938, 939 [Yates County 1970], affd 37 AD2d 691 .) A review of

11
Weiss v. Weissgreen
ny · 1981 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
11
Ortelere v. Teachers' Retirement Boardgreen
ny · 1969 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
11
Oleet v. Pennsylvania Exchange Bankgreen
nyappdiv · 1955 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1966–1966
11
Epstein v. . Gluckingreen
ny · 1922 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1947–1947
11

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 (67)

CaseCitedYears
Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District green
scotus · 1969
2 sentences

2004A child has some rights too, some of which are of a constitutional magnitude ( cf. Goss v Lopes , 419 US 565, 574 ; Matter of Winship , 397 US 358 , [*10]365; Tinker v Des Moines School Dist. , 393 US 503, 506 ; Matter of Gault , 387 US 1, 47 .) (Emphasis added.) In the case at bar, the biological mother/respondent is in her early thirties and obviously could get pregnant again, intentionally or unintentionally, and have even more children.

1991A child has rights too, some of which are of a constitutional magnitude” (Matter of Bennett v Jeffreys, supra, at 546; see, Goss v Lopez, 419 US 565, 574 ; Matter of Winship, 397 US 358, 386 ; Tinker v Des Moines School Dist., 393 US 503, 505 ; Matter of Gault, 387 US 1, 47 ).

51976–2004
In Re GAULT green
scotus · 1967
2 sentences

2004A child has some rights too, some of which are of a constitutional magnitude ( cf. Goss v Lopes , 419 US 565, 574 ; Matter of Winship , 397 US 358 , [*10]365; Tinker v Des Moines School Dist. , 393 US 503, 506 ; Matter of Gault , 387 US 1, 47 .) (Emphasis added.) In the case at bar, the biological mother/respondent is in her early thirties and obviously could get pregnant again, intentionally or unintentionally, and have even more children.

1991A child has rights too, some of which are of a constitutional magnitude” (Matter of Bennett v Jeffreys, supra, at 546; see, Goss v Lopez, 419 US 565, 574 ; Matter of Winship, 397 US 358, 386 ; Tinker v Des Moines School Dist., 393 US 503, 505 ; Matter of Gault, 387 US 1, 47 ).

51976–2004
In Re WINSHIP green
scotus · 1970
2 sentences

2004A child has some rights too, some of which are of a constitutional magnitude ( cf. Goss v Lopes , 419 US 565, 574 ; Matter of Winship , 397 US 358 , [*10]365; Tinker v Des Moines School Dist. , 393 US 503, 506 ; Matter of Gault , 387 US 1, 47 .) (Emphasis added.) In the case at bar, the biological mother/respondent is in her early thirties and obviously could get pregnant again, intentionally or unintentionally, and have even more children.

1991A child has rights too, some of which are of a constitutional magnitude” (Matter of Bennett v Jeffreys, supra, at 546; see, Goss v Lopez, 419 US 565, 574 ; Matter of Winship, 397 US 358, 386 ; Tinker v Des Moines School Dist., 393 US 503, 505 ; Matter of Gault, 387 US 1, 47 ).

51976–2004
In Re the Probate of the Will of Smith green
ny · 1930
2 sentences

1965In Matter of Smith ( 254 N. Y. 283, 289 ), the Court of Appeals stated: “It is the modern rule that ‘ with the exception of direct statements of intention, no extrinsic fact relevant to any legitimate question arising in the interpretation of writings and admissible under the .general rules of evidence,’ can be shut out. * * * Sometimes the rule has been stated with the proviso that extrinsic facts may be shown in cases only ‘ where the language alone is of doubtful import. ’ * * * We take this to mean merely that the probable intention of the writer, as indicated by extrinsic facts, may not p

1964In Matter of Smith ( 254 N. Y. 283, 289 ) the court stated: ‘ ‘ It is the modern rule that ‘ with the exception of direct statements of intention, no extrinsic fact relevant to any legitimate question arising in the interpretation of writings and admissible under the general rules of evidence,’ can be shut out.

51930–1965
In Re the Accounting of Nelson green
ny · 1924
2 sentences

1964(Thayer’s Preliminary Treatise on Evidence, 445; Wigmore on Evidence, vol. 5, § 2470; Matter of Neil, 238 N. Y. 138 ; Dobbins v. Pratt Chuck Co., 242 N. Y. 106 .) Sometimes the rule has been stated with the proviso that extrinsic facts may be shown in cases only ‘ where the language alone is of doubtful import.’ (Morris v. Sickly, 133 N. Y. 456 .) We take this to mean merely that the probable intention of the writer, as indicated by extrinsic facts, may not prevail over the plain meaning of the written word, nor have any force whatever, unless the words incorporated in the writing are suscepti

1960(Thayer’s Preliminary Treatise on Evidence, 445; Wigmore on Evidence, vol. 5, § 2470; Matter of Neil, 238 N. Y. 138 ; Dobbins v. Pratt Chuck Co., 242 N".

31930–1964
Hawk v. Senseman neutral
· 1820
2 sentences

1906The modern rule is content with less, but is well settled in Hawk v. Senseman, 6 Serg. & Rawle, 21 , that to effect an ouster of the co-tenant there must be ‘an actual, continued, visible, notorious, distinct and hostile possession.’ It must be such that knowledge of its existence is brought home to the co-tenant.

1905The modern rule is content with less, but is well stated in Hawk v. Senseman ( 6 Serg. & Rawle 21 ) that to effect an ouster of the co-tenant there must be ‘ an actual, continued, visible, notorious, distinct and hostile possession.’ * * * If no explicit notice is given to the co-tenant of the denial of his right, the occupant must make his possession so visibly hostile and notorious, and so apparently exclusive and adverse, as to justify an inference of knowledge on the part of the tenant sought to be ousted, and of laches if he fails to discover and assert his rights.” In Felix v. Felix, 105

31882–1906
McDermott v. Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital green
ny · 1964
2 sentences

2024In Gilly v City of New York , 69 NY2d 509, 510 [1987], the Court of Appeals wrote, "The substance of a report prepared by a physician employed by defendant to examine plaintiff, and furnished to her, can be elicited by plaintiff as part of her direct case." The Court referred to McDermott v Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hosp. ( 15 NY2d 20 [1964]), where it was held that a physician-defendant could be called as an expert witness by the plaintiff in a medical malpractice action.

2024In Gilly v City of New York , 69 NY2d 509, 510 [1987], the Court of Appeals wrote, "The substance of a report prepared by a physician employed by defendant to examine plaintiff, and furnished to her, can be elicited by plaintiff as part of her direct case." The Court referred to McDermott v Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hosp. ( 15 NY2d 20 [1964]), where it was held that a physician-defendant could be called as an expert witness by the plaintiff in a medical malpractice action.

22024–2024
Schwartz v. Public Administrator green
ny · 1969
2 sentences

1985The modern rule with respect to this doctrine has been cogently set forth in Schwartz v Public Administrator of County of Bronx ( 24 NY2d 65, 71 ): “New York law has now reached the point where there are but two necessary requirements for the invocation of the doctrine of collateral estoppel.

1983In Schwartz v Public Administrator of County of Bronx ( 24 NY2d 65 ), the Court of Appeals set forth what might be termed the modern rule with respect to this doctrine.

21983–1985
Morris v. . Sickly green
ny · 1892
2 sentences

1964(Thayer’s Preliminary Treatise on Evidence, 445; Wigmore on Evidence, vol. 5, § 2470; Matter of Neil, 238 N. Y. 138 ; Dobbins v. Pratt Chuck Co., 242 N. Y. 106 .) Sometimes the rule has been stated with the proviso that extrinsic facts may be shown in cases only ‘ where the language alone is of doubtful import.’ (Morris v. Sickly, 133 N. Y. 456 .) We take this to mean merely that the probable intention of the writer, as indicated by extrinsic facts, may not prevail over the plain meaning of the written word, nor have any force whatever, unless the words incorporated in the writing are suscepti

1930(Thayer’s Preliminary Treatise on Evidence, 445; Wigmore on Evidence, vol. 5, § 2470; Matter of Neil, 238 N. Y. 138 ; Dobbins v. Pratt Chuck Co., 242 N. Y. 106 .) Sometimes the rule has been stated with the proviso that extrinsic facts may be shown in cases only “ where the language alone is of doubtful import.” (Morris v. Sickly, 133 N. Y. 456 .) We take this to mean merely that the probable intention of the writer, as indicated by extrinsic facts, may not prevail over the plain meaning of the written word, nor have any force whatever, unless the words incorporated in the writing are suscepti

21930–1964
Dobbins v. Pratt Chuck Co. neutral
ny · 1926
2 sentences

1964(Thayer’s Preliminary Treatise on Evidence, 445; Wigmore on Evidence, vol. 5, § 2470; Matter of Neil, 238 N. Y. 138 ; Dobbins v. Pratt Chuck Co., 242 N. Y. 106 .) Sometimes the rule has been stated with the proviso that extrinsic facts may be shown in cases only ‘ where the language alone is of doubtful import.’ (Morris v. Sickly, 133 N. Y. 456 .) We take this to mean merely that the probable intention of the writer, as indicated by extrinsic facts, may not prevail over the plain meaning of the written word, nor have any force whatever, unless the words incorporated in the writing are suscepti

1930(Thayer’s Preliminary Treatise on Evidence, 445; Wigmore on Evidence, vol. 5, § 2470; Matter of Neil, 238 N. Y. 138 ; Dobbins v. Pratt Chuck Co., 242 N. Y. 106 .) Sometimes the rule has been stated with the proviso that extrinsic facts may be shown in cases only “ where the language alone is of doubtful import.” (Morris v. Sickly, 133 N. Y. 456 .) We take this to mean merely that the probable intention of the writer, as indicated by extrinsic facts, may not prevail over the plain meaning of the written word, nor have any force whatever, unless the words incorporated in the writing are suscepti

21930–1964
In Re the Accounting of Totten green
ny · 1904
2 sentences

1933The rule of Matter of Totten ( 179 N. Y. 112 ), in which the modern doctrine of savings bank trusts had its inception, provides, in substance, that the opening of an account similar to that here in question effects the erection of a tentative trust, which is subject to revocation by the depositor at any time prior to his death, and that a fixed trust is constituted only in respect to the funds which remain in the account at the death of the depositor unless some previous act of fixation has been accomplished by him.

1929The modern doctrine respecting voluntary or “ savings bank trusts,” like those involved in the present proceeding, is laid down in Matter of Totten ( 179 N. Y. 112 ).

21929–1933
Barr v. Gratz's Heirs green
scotus · 1819
2 sentences

1906Zeller’s Lessee v. Eckert, 4 How., (U. S.) 295; Barr v. Gratz, 4 Wheat., 213 ; McClung v. Ross, 5 id., 124; Challefoux v. Ducharme, 8 Wis., 287 ; Long v. Mast, 11 Penn.

1882(Zeller’s Lessee v. Eckert, 4 How. [U. S.] 295; Barr v. Gratz, 4 Wheat. 213 ; MeClung v. Ross, 5 id. 124; Challefoux v. Ducharme, 8 Wis. 287 ; Long v. Mast, 11 Penn.

21882–1906
Challefoux v. Ducharme neutral
· 1859
2 sentences

1906Zeller’s Lessee v. Eckert, 4 How., (U. S.) 295; Barr v. Gratz, 4 Wheat., 213 ; McClung v. Ross, 5 id., 124; Challefoux v. Ducharme, 8 Wis., 287 ; Long v. Mast, 11 Penn.

1882(Zeller’s Lessee v. Eckert, 4 How. [U. S.] 295; Barr v. Gratz, 4 Wheat. 213 ; MeClung v. Ross, 5 id. 124; Challefoux v. Ducharme, 8 Wis. 287 ; Long v. Mast, 11 Penn.

21882–1906
Maharaj v. City of New York green
ny · 2025
1 sentence

2025"Our precedents do not go so far as to exculpate sporting facility owners of this ordinary type of alleged negligence" (<i>Morgan v State of New York</i>, 90 NY2d 471, 488-489 [1997]).{**44 NY3d at 971}</p> <div><u>B.</u></div> <p>In 1975, the Legislature adopted CPLR 1411 "to abolish contributory negligence and assumption of the risk as absolute defenses in favor of a comparative fault regime" in tort cases (<i>Custodi v Town of Amherst</i>, 20 NY3d 83, 87 [2012]).<sup><b>[FN3]</b></sup> Despite the statute's plain language, and the justifications articulated in its legislative history for ab

12025–2025
Rackley v. County of Rensselaer green
nyappdiv · 1988
1 sentence

2024Indeed, in reviewing the standard applied to stress-based injuries prior to Matter of Wolfe — which standard [FN3] is substantially similar to the modern standard enunciated herein — we recognized that it was necessary to overrule the prior standard to the extent that it failed to take into account the requisite consideration of an individual claimant's particular vulnerabilities ( see Matter of Rackley v County of Rensselaer , 141 AD2d at 234 ; see also Matter of Wolfe v Sibley, Lindsay & Curr Co. , 36 NY2d at 510 ).

12024–2024
Adams v. New York City Transit Authority green
ny · 1996
2 sentences

2007Auth. ( 88 NY2d 116 [1996]), the Court dispensed with the 100-year-old rule that had imposed vicarious liability on common carriers for all acts of their employees, including acts outside the scope of employment, in favor of a more modern rule treating common carriers like other employers.

2007Auth. ( 88 NY2d 116 [1996]), the Court dispensed with the 100-year-old rule that had imposed vicarious liability on common carriers for all acts of their employees, including acts outside the scope of employment, in favor of a more modern rule treating common carriers like other employers.

12007–2007
People v. Oliver green
ny · 1956
1 sentence

2005As to a mitigation of penalties, then, it is safe to assume, as the modern rule does, that it was the legislative design that the lighter penalty should be imposed in all cases that subsequently reach the courts.” (Oliver, supra at 160 .) A minor defendant charged with first degree murder in Oliver was tried before the enactment of a statute that held children under 15 should not be subject to criminal sanctions.

12005–2005
301 East 69th Street Associates v. Eskin neutral
nyappterm · 1993
1 sentence

2003Assoc. v Eskin, supra; accord Frank, supra).

12003–2003
Studio 54 Disco, Inc. v. Pee Dee Jay Amusement Corp. green
nyappdiv · 1981
1 sentence

1996The Appellate Division, Second Department, reversed and held ( 81 AD2d, at 912 ): "Under the modern doctrine of impossibility of performance, a party restrained by a judicial order will be excused from performance of a contract if the party did not contribute to the issuance of the order (Lowenschuss v Kane, 520 F2d 255, 265; 6 Corbin, Contracts, § 1346; 18 Williston, Contracts [3d ed], § 1939, p 49; Restatement, Contracts, §§ 457; 458; 10 NY Jur, Contracts, § 373, p 361).

11996–1996
Allen v. Crowell-Collier Publishing Co. green
ny · 1968
1 sentence

1996Co., 21 NY2d 403, 406 ).

11996–1996
Ronald FF. v. Cindy GG. green
ny · 1987
1 sentence

1991While both are of special concern to the State, custody and visitation are significantly different (see, Weiss v Weiss, 52 NY2d 170, 175; Matter of Ronald FF. v Cindy GG., 70 NY2d 141, 144 ). 2 Custody disputes implicate a parent’s right to rear a child — with the child’s corresponding right to be raised by a parent (see, Matter of Bennett v Jeffreys, 40 NY2d, at 546 , supra).

11991–1991
R. H. Sanbar Projects, Inc. v. Gruzen Partnership green
nyappdiv · 1989
11990–1990
Belden-Stark Brick Corp. v. Morris Rosen & Sons, Inc. green
nyappdiv · 1972
11985–1985
New England Merchants National Bank v. Iran Power Generation & Transmission Co. green
nysd · 1980
11985–1985
Weinheimer v. Hoffman green
nyappdiv · 1983
11985–1985
Golden v. Golden green
nyappdiv · 1984
11985–1985
Smith v. Guli green
nyappdiv · 1985
11985–1985
Anderson v. Comardo green
nysupct · 1981
11985–1985
Herrick v. Second Cuthouse, Ltd. green
ny · 1984
11985–1985
Hedtcke v. Sentry Insurance green
wis · 1982
11984–1984
Steigler v. Insurance Co. of North America green
del · 1978
11984–1984
People v. Di Napoli green
ny · 1970
11983–1983
Teitelbaum Holdings, Ltd. v. Gold green
ny · 1979
11983–1983
In re District Attorney green
ny · 1983
11983–1983
Toomer v. Witsell green
scotus · 1948
11982–1982
Molier v. Molier green
nyappdiv · 1976
11978–1978
People ex rel. Poland v. Poland neutral
nysupct · 1955
11978–1978
Albert Merrill School v. Godoy green
nycivct · 1974
11977–1977
State v. ITM, Inc. green
nysupct · 1966
11977–1977
Strong v. State green
nyappdiv · 1972
11976–1976

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