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crucial inquiry in New York

65 New York opinions name it 8 courts 1889–2025 11 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 (27)

CaseFollowedCited
Levin v. Kitsisgreen
nyappdiv · 2011 · cited in 4 New York opinions naming this issue, 2017–2025
2 sentences

2025"The elements of a cause of action to recover for constructive fraud are the same as those to recover for actual fraud with the crucial exception that the element of scienter upon the part of the defendant, his [or her] knowledge of the falsity of his [or her] representation, is dropped . . . and is replaced by a requirement that the plaintiff prove the existence of a fiduciary or confidential relationship warranting the trusting party to repose his [or her] confidence in the defendant and therefore to relax the care and vigilance he [or she] would ordinarily exercise in the circumstances" ( L

2025"The elements of a cause of action to recover for constructive fraud are the same as those to recover for actual fraud with the crucial exception that the element of scienter upon the part of the defendant, his [or her] knowledge of the falsity of his [or her] representation, is dropped . . . and is replaced by a requirement that the plaintiff prove the existence of a fiduciary or confidential relationship warranting the trusting party to repose his [or her] confidence in the defendant and therefore to relax the care and vigilance he [or she] would ordinarily exercise in the circumstances" ( L

44
People v. Moulteriegreen
nyappdiv · 1985 · cited in 4 New York opinions naming this issue, 1986–2023
2 sentences

2023"The defendant's state of mind is the crucial inquiry when a claim of justification is asserted" (People v. Fore, 33 AD3d 932 [2d Dept. 2006] citing People v. Powell, 112 AD2d 450, 451 [l 985](internal citations omitted)).

2023However, it is "[t] he defendant's state of mind is the crucial inquiry when a claim of justification is asserted" (People v. Fore, 33 AD3d 932, 933 [2d Dept. 2006], citing, People v. Powell, 112 AD2d 450, 451 (l 985](intemal citations omitted)).

24
Del Vecchio v. Nassau Countygreen
nyappdiv · 1986 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2011–2018
2 sentences

2018"The elements of a cause of action to recover for constructive fraud are the same as those to recover for actual fraud with the crucial exception that the element of scienter upon the part of the defendant, [their] knowledge of the falsity of [their] representation, is dropped" ( id. ; see Del Vecchio , 118 AD2d at 617-618).

2011“The elements of a cause of action to recover for constructive fraud are the same as those to recover for actual fraud with the crucial exception that the element of scienter upon the part of the defendant, his [or her] knowledge of the falsity of his representation, is dropped . . . and is replaced by a requirement that the plaintiff prove the existence of a fiduciary or confidential relationship warranting the trusting party to repose his [or her] confidence in the defendant and therefore to relax the care and vigilance he [or she] would ordinarily exercise in the circumstances” (Brown v Loc

22
Brown v. Lockwoodgreen
nyappdiv · 1980 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2011–2018
2 sentences

2018"The elements of a cause of action to recover for constructive fraud are the same as those to recover for actual fraud with the crucial exception that the element of scienter upon the part of the defendant, [their] knowledge of the falsity of [their] representation, is dropped" ( id. ; see Del Vecchio , 118 AD2d at 617-618).

2011“The elements of a cause of action to recover for constructive fraud are the same as those to recover for actual fraud with the crucial exception that the element of scienter upon the part of the defendant, his [or her] knowledge of the falsity of his representation, is dropped . . . and is replaced by a requirement that the plaintiff prove the existence of a fiduciary or confidential relationship warranting the trusting party to repose his [or her] confidence in the defendant and therefore to relax the care and vigilance he [or she] would ordinarily exercise in the circumstances” (Brown v Loc

12
Claim of Dependents of Marks v. Graygreen
ny · 1929 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 1976–2007
2 sentences

2007“In cases such as this, involving allegedly employment-related travel, the crucial test is whether the employment created the necessity for travel . . . , i.e., the need to be on the particular route on which the accident occurred” (Cicatello v Sobierajski, 295 AD2d 974, 975 [2002]; see Greer v Ferrizz, 118 AD2d 536, 538 [1986]; see generally Matter of Marks v Gray, 251 NY 90, 93-94 [1929]).

1976In deciding whether this travel was within the scope of the driver’s employment, the crucial test is whether the employment created the necessity for travel (Matter of Marks.v Gray, 251 NY 90 ).

12
People v. De Bourgreen
ny · 1976 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 1984–1993
2 sentences

1993In assessing such encounters, the crucial inquiry is as to the reasonableness of the police action in all the circumstances analyzed under the four-tiered methodology set forth in People v De Bour (supra) and reaffirmed in People v Hollman (supra).

1984In evaluating the propriety of the police action, the crucial inquiry is whether or not such action was justified in its inception and whether or not it was reasonably related in scope to the circumstances which rendered its initiation permissible (People v De Bour, supra, p 222; People v Cantor, supra).

12
Society of Plastics Industry, Inc. v. County of Suffolkgreen
ny · 1991 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024The most crucial requirement for standing is the presence of “injury in fact—an actual legal stake in the matter being adjudicated” (Society of the Plastics Indus., Inc. v. County of Suffolk, 77 NY2d 761, 772 [1991]).

11
Hovigam v. Marchand's School of Dance, Inc.green
nyappdiv · 1996 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024Where a request for unsealing is made for purposes of securing such discovery, the crucial inquiry is whether there is a nexus between the information sealed in the matrimonial case file and the facts of the pending action or legal proceeding (see id.; Hovagim v Marchand’s School of Dance, Inc., 225 AD2d 522, 522-523 [2d Dept 1996]).

11
People v. Foregreen
nyappdiv · 2006 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023"The defendant's state of mind is the crucial inquiry when a claim of justification is asserted" (People v. Fore, 33 AD3d 932 [2d Dept. 2006] citing People v. Powell, 112 AD2d 450, 451 [l 985](internal citations omitted)).

2023However, it is "[t] he defendant's state of mind is the crucial inquiry when a claim of justification is asserted" (People v. Fore, 33 AD3d 932, 933 [2d Dept. 2006], citing, People v. Powell, 112 AD2d 450, 451 (l 985](intemal citations omitted)).

11
Davis v. Larhettegreen
nyappdiv · 2007 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020Group, Inc. , 30 NY3d 288 , 305 n 6 [internal quotation marks omitted]; see Davis v Larhette , 39 AD3d at 694 ).

11
Mahoney v. Patakigreen
ny · 2002 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019In cases against the government, “while the universe of potential plaintiffs must be circumscribed in order to avoid misuse of legal challenges to administrative actions, we must preserve access to the courts for those who have been wrongly injured by administrative action (or inaction) directly flowing from statutory authority” (Mahoney v Pataki, 98 NY2d 45, 52 [2002]).

11
Swartzlander v. Forms-Rite Business Forms & Printing Service, Inc.green
nyappdiv · 1991 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
11
Sears v. First Pioneer Farm Creditgreen
nyappdiv · 2007 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017“The elements of a cause of action to recover for constructive fraud are the same as those to recover for actual fraud with the crucial exception that the element of scienter ... is dropped and is replaced by a requirement . . . [to] prove the existence of a fiduciary or confidential relationship warranting the trusting party to repose his or her confidence in [a] defendant and therefore to relax the care and vigilance he or she would ordinarily exercise in the circumstances” (Le vin v Kitsis, 82 AD3d 1051, 1054 [2011] [internal quotation marks, brackets, ellipsis and citations omitted]; see S

11
Aoki v. Aokigreen
ny · 2016 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
11
Sentlowitz v. Cardinal Development, LLCgreen
nyappdiv · 2009 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
11
Leddick v. DLP Tavern Corp.green
nyappdiv · 1997 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
11
Grohman v. Weissgreen
nyappdiv · 1998 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
11
Sokol v. Addisongreen
nyappdiv · 2002 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
11
DiLauria v. Town of Harrisongreen
nyappdiv · 2006 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
11
Mulverhill v. Stategreen
nyappdiv · 1999 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
11
Westmoreland Coal Co. v. Entech, Inc.green
ny · 2003 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
11
Greer v. Ferrizzgreen
nyappdiv · 1986 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
11
Cicatello v. Sobierajskigreen
nyappdiv · 2002 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
11
Carboni v. Teachers Retirement Systemgreen
nyappdiv · 1992 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
11
Matos v. Michele Depalma Enterprises, Inc.green
nyappdiv · 1990 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
11
Rock v. Reed-Prentice Division of Package Machinery Co.green
ny · 1976 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
11
Allen v. McCurrygreen
scotus · 1980 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (53)

CaseCitedYears
Henry P. v. Alicia C. green
nyappdiv · 1983
2 sentences

1986When a defendant asserts a claim of justification, his state of mind is the crucial inquiry (People v Miller, 39 NY2d 543 ; People v Desmond, 93 AD2d 822 ).

1985The defendant’s state of mind is the crucial inquiry when a claim of justification is asserted (People v Miller, 39 NY2d 543 ; People v Long, 104 AD2d 902 ; People v Wagman, 99 AD2d 519 ; People v Desmond, 93 AD2d 822 ).

51984–1986
People v. Viszokai green
nyappdiv · 1984
2 sentences

1985The defendant’s state of mind is the crucial inquiry when a claim of justification is asserted (People v Miller, 39 NY2d 543 ; People v Long, 104 AD2d 902 ; People v Wagman, 99 AD2d 519 ; People v Desmond, 93 AD2d 822 ).

1984The defendant’s state of mind is the crucial inquiry when a claim of justification is raised (People v Miller, 39 NY2d 543 ; People v Wagman, 99 AD2d 519 ; People v Desmond, 93 AD2d 822 ).

51984–1986
People v. Miller green
ny · 1976
2 sentences

1986The defendant’s state of mind is the crucial inquiry when a claim of justification is asserted (see, People v Miller, 39 NY2d 543 ; People v Powell, 112 AD2d 450 ; People v Long, 104 AD2d 902 ).

1986When a defendant asserts a claim of justification, his state of mind is the crucial inquiry (People v Miller, 39 NY2d 543 ; People v Desmond, 93 AD2d 822 ).

51984–1986
People v. Settles green
ny · 1978
2 sentences

2018The crucial inquiry focuses on the intrinsic trustworthiness of the statement as confirmed by competent evidence independent of the declaration itself" ( Settles , 46 NY2d at 169 ; see People v Shortridge , 65 NY2d 309 , 313 [1985]).

2013“The crucial inquiry focuses on the intrinsic trustworthiness of the statement as confirmed by competent evidence independent of the declaration itself” (People v Settles, 46 NY2d at 169 ).

41999–2018
State v. Chapman green
nyappdiv · 1988
2 sentences

2008Co., supra, at 500-501). ‘The crucial inquiry is what issue or issues were necessarily decided in the first action’ (State of New York v Chapman, 136 AD2d 75, 79 )” (Mulverhill v State of New York, 257 AD2d 735, 737-738 [1999]).

1999“The crucial inquiry is what issue or issues were necessarily decided in the first action” (State of New York v Chapman, 136 AD2d 75, 79 ).

31999–2008
People v. Long green
nyappdiv · 1984
2 sentences

1986The defendant’s state of mind is the crucial inquiry when a claim of justification is asserted (see, People v Miller, 39 NY2d 543 ; People v Powell, 112 AD2d 450 ; People v Long, 104 AD2d 902 ).

1985The defendant’s state of mind is the crucial inquiry when a claim of justification is asserted (People v Miller, 39 NY2d 543 ; People v Long, 104 AD2d 902 ; People v Wagman, 99 AD2d 519 ; People v Desmond, 93 AD2d 822 ).

31985–1986
Eurycleia Partners, LP v. Seward & Kissel, LLP green
ny · 2009
2 sentences

2025A cause of action sounding in fraud must be pleaded with the requisite particularity under CPLR 3016(b) ( see Eurycleia Partners, LP v Seward & Kissel, LLP , 12 NY3d at 559 ).

2023A cause of action sounding in fraud must be pleaded with the requisite particularity under CPLR 3016(b) ( see Eurycleia Partners, LP v Seward & Kissel, LLP , 12 NY3d at 559 ).

22023–2025
People v. Nesbitt green
ny · 2013
2 sentences

2024People v Nesbitt , 20 NY3d 1080 [2013]).

2023In People v Nesbitt ( 20 NY3d 1080 [2013]), the defendant was accused of assault in the first degree.

22023–2024
Schwartz v. Public Administrator green
ny · 1969
2 sentences

1982See Allen v McCurry ( 449 US 90, 95 ), as to this crucial requirement; Schwartz v Public Administrator of County of Bronx, ( 24 NY2d 65, 71 ), as to New York’s adoption of the “full and fair opportunity test in applying the doctrine of collateral estoppel”; also Hazard, Revisiting the Second Restatement of Judgements: Issue Preclusion and Related Problems (66 Cornell L Rev 564, 575-579). .

1978The sanctions imposed and the burdens of proof are different * * * [T]hey are the crucial factors here.” (See, generally, Acquittal in Criminal Proceeding as Precluding Revocation of Probation on Same Charge, Ann. 76 ALR3d 564.) The holdings of Federal and other State courts which represent the decided weight of authority are entirely consistent with the New York doctrine of collateral estoppel as expressed in Schwartz v Public Administrator of County of Bronx ( 24 NY2d 65 , supra) and with the New York decisions in People ex rel.

21978–1982
Pitcher v. Sutton green
ny · 1934
2 sentences

1981Bank, 54 NYS2d 345 , 349; Pitcher v Sutton, 238 App Div 291, 293 , affd 264 NY 638 ) and is replaced by a requirement that the plaintiff prove the existence of a fiduciary or confidential relationship warranting the trusting party to repose his confidence in the defendant and therefore to relax the care and vigilance he would ordinarily exercise in the circumstances (Collins v Nelson, 193 Wash 334; see 37 CJS, Fraud, § 35).

1980Bank, 54 NYS2d 345 , 349; Pitcher v Sutton, 238 App Div 291, 293 , affd 264 NY 638 ) and is replaced by a requirement that the plaintiff prove the existence of a fiduciary or confidential relationship warranting the trusting party to repose his confidence in the defendant and therefore to relax the care and vigilance he would ordinarily exercise in the circumstances (Collins v Nelson, 193 Wash 334; see 37 CJS, Fraud, § 35).

21980–1981
Pitcher v. Sutton green
nyappdiv · 1933
2 sentences

1981Bank, 54 NYS2d 345 , 349; Pitcher v Sutton, 238 App Div 291, 293 , affd 264 NY 638 ) and is replaced by a requirement that the plaintiff prove the existence of a fiduciary or confidential relationship warranting the trusting party to repose his confidence in the defendant and therefore to relax the care and vigilance he would ordinarily exercise in the circumstances (Collins v Nelson, 193 Wash 334; see 37 CJS, Fraud, § 35).

1980Bank, 54 NYS2d 345 , 349; Pitcher v Sutton, 238 App Div 291, 293 , affd 264 NY 638 ) and is replaced by a requirement that the plaintiff prove the existence of a fiduciary or confidential relationship warranting the trusting party to repose his confidence in the defendant and therefore to relax the care and vigilance he would ordinarily exercise in the circumstances (Collins v Nelson, 193 Wash 334; see 37 CJS, Fraud, § 35).

21980–1981
Oxbow Calcining USA Inc. v. American Industrial Partners green
nyappdiv · 2012
1 sentence

2025Partners, 96 A.D.3d 646 , 652 (1st Dept. 2012) (holding that a stay was 654737/2024 REINVENT GOLDEN RIDGE LLC vs.

12025–2025
Colavito v. New York Organ Donor Network, Inc. green
ny · 2006
1 sentence

2025"A conversion takes place when someone, intentionally and without authority, assumes or exercises control over personal property belonging to someone else, interfering with that person's right of possession" ( Colavito v New York Organ Donor Network, Inc. , 8 NY3d 43, 49-50 ).

12025–2025
Community Board 7 v. Schaffer green
ny · 1994
1 sentence

2024On the other hand, the doctrine of legal capacity, although similar, pertains to a litigant's authority to appear and bring their grievance before the court (Community Bd. 7, 84 NY2d at 155 , supra).

12024–2024
People v. Watkins green
ny · 2024
1 sentence

2024We have repeatedly held that "a failure to present a crucial defense supported by the evidence{**42 NY3d at 655} constitutes ineffective assistance" ( id .; see e.g.

12024–2024
People v. Biggs green
nyappdiv · 1995
1 sentence

2024In Ferrer , the defendants' officers were alleged to have isolated a 12-year-old sexual assault victim from her friends, placed her in a 26th-floor apartment, refused to allow her to call her mother, and verbally abused the victim until she agreed to press charges against her assailants ( id. ).

12024–2024
People v. Kendzia green
ny · 1985
1 sentence

2024The crucial error in our dissenting colleagues’ misimpression that we are “overturn[ing] decades of precedent” (dissenting op at 1) is most clearly found in their contention that “the additional 31 days were undisputedly caused by court congestion” (id. at 2).8 The People have a duty to maintain readiness (see Kendzia, 64 NY2d at 337-338 ). 7 The dissent does not contend that Canady is not distinguishable on its facts, inasmuch as the People provided reasons there and none here.

12024–2024
Carlson v. Am. Int'l Grp., Inc. green
nycterr · 2017
1 sentence

2020Group, Inc. , 30 NY3d 288 , 305 n 6 [internal quotation marks omitted]; see Davis v Larhette , 39 AD3d at 694 ).

12020–2020
DeMasi v. Dine neutral
nyappdiv · 1989
12011–2011
Mack v. Meier green
nyappdiv · 1998
12011–2011
Alvarado v. Hotel Salisbury, Inc. green
nyappdiv · 2007
12008–2008
People v. Hollman green
ny · 1992
11993–1993
Clarke v. Securities Industry Assn. green
scotus · 1987
11991–1991
Dairylea Cooperative, Inc. v. Walkley green
ny · 1975
11991–1991
Bazan v. Bohne green
nyappdiv · 1988
11990–1990
People v. Santiago neutral
nyappdiv · 1985
11986–1986
People v. Ludkowitz green
ny · 1935
11986–1986
Matter of Hines v. State Board of Parole green
ny · 1944
11986–1986
People v. . Sarzano green
ny · 1914
11986–1986
People v. . Del Vermo green
ny · 1908
11986–1986
State Division of Human Rights v. Kilian Manufacturing Corp. green
ny · 1974
11984–1984
People v. Cantor green
ny · 1975
11984–1984
D'Agostino v. Watt green
nyappdiv · 1979
11983–1983
Matter of Babbin v. State Tax Comm'n green
ny · 1980
11983–1983
In re Marilyn H. green
nycfamct · 1981
11982–1982
MATTER OF CONLIN v. Aiello green
ny · 1980
11981–1981
Corwin v. Farrell green
ny · 1951
11981–1981
Hansberry v. Lee green
scotus · 1940
11980–1980
Matter of Yodakis v. . Alexander Smith Sons Carpet Co. neutral
ny · 1921
11980–1980
Johnson v. State of New York green
ny · 1975
11980–1980

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NY § N.Y. Penal Law § 35.15 (4)

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Where else courts name it

CA 247 (1906–2026) PA 115 (1920–2026) IL 110 (1895–2026) OH 110 (1899–2025) TX 85 (1964–2025) LA 85 (1968–2026) MI 65 (1908–2025) NY 65 (1889–2025) NC 54 (1904–2026) HI 43 (1955–2025) AL 42 (1921–2015) TN 39 (1910–2020) MA 37 (1975–2025) DC 34 (1982–2026) GA 34 (1907–2023) WA 32 (1970–2021) FL 30 (1974–2026) NJ 28 (1960–2025) IN 27 (1938–2023) MD 22 (1951–2019) AZ 14 (1966–2021) MO 13 (1890–2002) IA 13 (1922–2023) OR 12 (1931–2020) CO 12 (1983–2025) VA 10 (1918–2022) AK 10 (1972–2005) MN 10 (1973–2026) NE 9 (1941–2000) MT 9 (1899–2019) AR 8 (1939–2026) WI 8 (1963–2021) NM 7 (1985–2021) KS 7 (1926–2016) SC 7 (1941–2010) MS 6 (1991–2024) VT 6 (1991–2022) CT 6 (1997–2014) UT 5 (1939–2017) KY 5 (2005–2024) SD 5 (1956–2019) WY 4 (1981–2012) NV 4 (1975–2025) ID 4 (1928–2007) ME 4 (1901–2024) OK 4 (1964–2003) NH 3 (2000–2019) RI 2 (1991–2009) DE 2 (2016–2020) ND 2 (1901–1939)

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