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10 New York opinions name it 2 courts 1987–2025 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 (10)

CaseFollowedCited
Watergate II Apartments v. Buffalo Sewer Authoritygreen
ny · 1978 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Conservation , 68 AD3d 1709 , 1710 [4th Dept 2009], lv denied 14 NY3d 707 [2010]; see generally Watergate II Apts. v Buffalo Sewer Auth. , 46 NY2d 52, 57 [1978]).

11
Elson v. Defrengreen
nyappdiv · 2001 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018A motion to clarify is a procedure designed solely "to correct errors or omissions in form, for clarification or to make the order conform more accurately to the decision" ( Simon v Mehryari , 16 AD3d 664, 666 [2005]; accord Matter of Torpey v Town of Colonie, N.Y. , 107 AD3d 1124, 1125-1126 [2013]; see Elson v Defren , 283 AD2d 109, 113 [2001]; Gannon v Johnson Scale Co. , 189 AD2d 1052, 1052 [1993]).

11
Torpey v. Town of Coloniegreen
nyappdiv · 2013 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018A motion to clarify is a procedure designed solely "to correct errors or omissions in form, for clarification or to make the order conform more accurately to the decision" ( Simon v Mehryari , 16 AD3d 664, 666 [2005]; accord Matter of Torpey v Town of Colonie, N.Y. , 107 AD3d 1124, 1125-1126 [2013]; see Elson v Defren , 283 AD2d 109, 113 [2001]; Gannon v Johnson Scale Co. , 189 AD2d 1052, 1052 [1993]).

11
Gannon v. Johnson Scale Co.green
nyappdiv · 1993 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018A motion to clarify is a procedure designed solely "to correct errors or omissions in form, for clarification or to make the order conform more accurately to the decision" ( Simon v Mehryari , 16 AD3d 664, 666 [2005]; accord Matter of Torpey v Town of Colonie, N.Y. , 107 AD3d 1124, 1125-1126 [2013]; see Elson v Defren , 283 AD2d 109, 113 [2001]; Gannon v Johnson Scale Co. , 189 AD2d 1052, 1052 [1993]).

11
Simon v. Mehryarigreen
nyappdiv · 2005 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018A motion to clarify is a procedure designed solely "to correct errors or omissions in form, for clarification or to make the order conform more accurately to the decision" ( Simon v Mehryari , 16 AD3d 664, 666 [2005]; accord Matter of Torpey v Town of Colonie, N.Y. , 107 AD3d 1124, 1125-1126 [2013]; see Elson v Defren , 283 AD2d 109, 113 [2001]; Gannon v Johnson Scale Co. , 189 AD2d 1052, 1052 [1993]).

11
Sullivan County Harness Racing Ass'n v. Glassergreen
ny · 1972 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018It is settled that administrative agencies have the inherent authority to reconsider a prior determination upon a change in circumstances or new information ( see Matter of Sullivan County Harness Racing Assn. v Glasser , 30 NY2d 269, 277 [1972]; Matter of Town of N. Elba v New York State Dept. of Envtl.

11
Carney's Restaurant, Inc. v. Stategreen
nyappdiv · 2011 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017The petitioners/plaintiffs’ contention that Zahav did not receive fair notice of the charges against it is without merit. “[I]n the administrative forum, the charges need only be reasonably specific, in light of all the relevant circumstances, to apprise the party whose rights are being determined of the charges against him and to allow for the preparation of an adequate defense” (Matter of Block v Ambach, 73 NY2d 323, 333 [1989] [citations omitted]; see Matter of Carney’s Rest., Inc. v State of New York, 89 AD3d 1250, 1254 [2011]; Matter of Electchester Hous.

11
Block v. Ambachgreen
ny · 1989 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017The petitioners/plaintiffs’ contention that Zahav did not receive fair notice of the charges against it is without merit. “[I]n the administrative forum, the charges need only be reasonably specific, in light of all the relevant circumstances, to apprise the party whose rights are being determined of the charges against him and to allow for the preparation of an adequate defense” (Matter of Block v Ambach, 73 NY2d 323, 333 [1989] [citations omitted]; see Matter of Carney’s Rest., Inc. v State of New York, 89 AD3d 1250, 1254 [2011]; Matter of Electchester Hous.

11
Association for a Better Long Island, Inc. v. New York State Department of Environmental Conservationgreen
nysupct · 2011 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014Supreme Court granted DEC’s motion and dismissed the proceeding, finding both that the causes of action were not ripe and that petitioners did not have standing ( 35 Misc 3d 786, 797 [Sup Ct, Albany County 2011]).

11
Liberman v. Gelsteingreen
ny · 1992 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
1 sentence

2000Assuming defendant’s characterizations of plaintiffs acts were entirely baseless, these accusations constitute the imputation of unlawful behavior amounting to no more than minor offenses which are not actionable without proof of damages (see, Liberman v Gelstein, supra, at 435).

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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 (9)

CaseCitedYears
PLP v. New York State Dept. of Envtl. Conservation neutral
ny · 2010
1 sentence

2025Conservation , 68 AD3d 1709 , 1710 [4th Dept 2009], lv denied 14 NY3d 707 [2010]; see generally Watergate II Apts. v Buffalo Sewer Auth. , 46 NY2d 52, 57 [1978]).

12025–2025
PLP, II LP v. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation neutral
nyappdiv · 2009
1 sentence

2025Conservation , 68 AD3d 1709 , 1710 [4th Dept 2009], lv denied 14 NY3d 707 [2010]; see generally Watergate II Apts. v Buffalo Sewer Auth. , 46 NY2d 52, 57 [1978]).

12025–2025
Matter of Town of Cambria v. New York Off. of Renewable Energy Siting green
nyappdiv · 2024
1 sentence

2025Inasmuch as petitioner failed to exhaust its administrative remedies, Supreme Court properly granted the DEC's motion ( see Matter of Town of Cambria v New York Off. of Renewable Energy Siting , 228 AD3d 1336 , 1341 [4th Dept 2024], lv denied 42 [*2]NY3d 912 [2025]; PLP, II LP v New York State Dept. of Envtl.

12025–2025
New York Civil Liberties Union v. State green
ny · 2005
1 sentence

2022Liberties Union v State of New York , 4 NY3d 175, 184 ).

12022–2022
Brusco v. Braun green
ny · 1994
1 sentence

2022The Supreme Court properly granted the DEC's motion pursuant to CPLR 3211(a)(7) to dismiss the complaint insofar as asserted against it. "[T]he remedy of mandamus is available to compel a governmental entity or officer to perform a ministerial duty, but does not lie to compel an act which involves an exercise of judgment or discretion" ( Matter of Brusco v Braun , 84 NY2d 674 , [*3]679; see New York Civ.

12022–2022
Association for a Better Long Island, Inc. v. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation neutral
nyappdiv · 2012
1 sentence

2014The Appellate Division affirmed, concluding that, although the procedural claims were ripe, petitioners lacked standing on any claim by virtue of their failure to allege an injury-in-fact ( 97 AD3d 1085 , 1086 [3d Dept 2012]).

12014–2014
Baker v. Board of Education green
ny · 1987
1 sentence

1997"An employer cannot extinguish an employee’s rights under a collective bargaining agreement by simply terminating the employment” (Baker v Board of Educ., 70 NY2d 314, 323 ).

11997–1997
Pell v. Board of Education green
ny · 1974
1 sentence

1992Accordingly, the penalty determination, to the extent not conceded, should be sustained as it is supported by substantial evidence and does not shock our sense of fairness (see, Matter of Pell v Board of Educ., supra).

11992–1992
Wedinger v. Goldberger neutral
nyappdiv · 1987
1 sentence

1987Ordered that the order and judgment is reversed, on the law, with costs, and the motion to dismiss is granted (see, Matter of Wedinger v Goldberger, 129 AD2d 712 [decided herewith]).

11987–1987

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