The court shall fix a schedule for discovery as to all unresolved issues and, in a noncomplex case, shall schedule a date for trial not later than six months from the date of the conference. These papers must be exchanged no later than 10 days prior to the preliminary conference, unless the court directs otherwise. Consultation prior to Preliminary and Compliance Conferences. (k) The provisions of this section shall apply to preliminary conferences required in matrimonial actions and actions based upon a separation agreement, in medical malpractice actions, and in real property tax assessment review proceedings within the City of New York, only to the extent that these provisions are not inconsistent with the provisions of sections 202.16, 202.56 and 202.60 of this Part, respectively. (e) The term "referee" in this section shall include, but not be limited to, commissioners of appraisal, and shall not include receivers or referees in incompetency proceedings or mortgage foreclosure proceedings. Copies must be legible. No later than the close of business on the business day following the electronic filing of a document, a notification, in a form prescribed by the Chief Administrator, shall be transmitted electronically by the NYSCEF site to the person filing such document and the e-mail service addresses of all other participating parties in such action.When documents initiating an action are filed electronically, the County Clerk shall assign an index number or filing number to the action and that number shall be transmitted to the person filing such documents as part of the notification. Default Judgment and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale The challenged jurors shall be replaced, and a new round shall commence. (b) Each Response shall state: (i) whether the objection(s) interposed pertains to all or part of the request being challenged; (ii) whether any documents or categories of documents are being withheld, and if so, which of the stated objection(s) forms the basis for the responding partys decision to withhold otherwise responsive documents or categories of documents: and (iii) the manner in which the responding party intends to limit the scope of its production. Such notice shall provide sufficient information in plain language concerning e-filing. (1) Signing of a document. (3) After the general questioning has been completed, in an action with one plaintiff and one defendant, counsel for the plaintiff initially shall question the prospective jurors, followed by questioning by defendant's counsel. Amended (h)(2) on Apr. Electronic Filing in Supreme Court; Consensual Program. If the parties wish to continue talks with the neutral beyond the initial conference, an arrangement will have to be made to retain such neutral at terms agreed to by the neutral and the parties. (b) Application for Final Order and Judgment of Registration. The request shall state the title of the action; index number; names, addresses and telephone numbers of all attorneys appearing in the action; and the nature of the action. The instructions to said Packets shall instruct litigants that they may include a request for transfer of title to the marital home, cooperative apartment or condominium The officer before whom the deposition is taken shall be a person authorized by statute and shall identify himself or herself and swear the witness on camera. Before the note of issue and certificate of readiness may be filed, the petitioner shall have served on the respondent, in triplicate, a statement that the property is not income- producing, or a copy of a verified or certified statement of the income and expenses on the property for each tax year under review. 202.27-a Proof of Default Judgment in Consumer Credit Matters In an as-applied case in New York state, the New York Supreme Court (which, confusingly, is not the states highest court, thats the Court of Appeals) ruled that the (2) The party who prepared a pleading to which a responsive pleading is required shall, upon request, promptly provide a copy of its pleading in the same word processing software application in which the pleading was prepared to the party preparing the responsive pleading. (2) Attendance at MSC. Upon receipt of such transmission, the site shall generate and record the completed petition in proper form in portable document format. (1) Designation. 2020, effective February 1, 2021. 202.50 Proposed judgments in matrimonial actions; forms Such a letter must include a representation that the party has conferred with opposing counsel in a good faith effort to resolve the issues raised in the letter or shall indicate good cause why no such consultation occurred. Section 202.44 Motion to confirm or reject judicial hearing officer's report or referee's report. After the time provided in the notice of hearing shall have expired, or within such further time as may have been allowed by the court, if there have been no appearances or answers to the petition, the petitioner may apply to the appropriate part or judge for a final order and judgment of registration, as provided for in the law. (c) For the purposes of subsection (a)(1) of this Rule, the deposition of an entity through one or more representatives shall be treated as a single deposition even though more than one person may be designated to testify on the entitys behalf. (7) All motions, other than motions addressing compliance with CPLR Rule 3408 or this rule, shall be held in abeyance while settlement conferences are being held pursuant to this section. aims to provide practitioners with a mechanism for streamlining the discovery Currently a Senior Registered Foreign Lawyer (England and Wales) in Allen & Overys Asia-Pacific Arbitration Group based in Hong Kong, she previously practised at Three Crowns in (3) Within seven days of filing the petition with the County Clerk, the petitioner personally shall deliver or send by certified mail, return receipt requested, a copy of the petition to the Commissioner of Transportation of the City of New York or the commissioner's designee. Sec. If such stipulation is not returned by all parties, the conference shall be held on the assigned date. Counsel shall make a good faith effort to reach agreement on these matters in advance of the conference. The court presiding over a non-jury trial or hearing may direct that prior, or during, the trial or hearing, counsel for the parties consult in good faith to identify those aspects of their respective experts' anticipated testimony that are not in dispute. In setting schedules for the conduct of litigation of actions revived pursuant to CPLR 214-g, and in a manner consistent with the goal of timely adjudication of such actions, judges and other court personnel should be mindful of (1) the impact upon the litigation of pending proceedings addressing insurance coverage issues relating to the parties; (2) the difficulties inherent in document, deposition, and other discovery in matters of this type and age; and (3) the benefits of appropriate use of ADR programs to facilitate early resolution of disputes. . counterclaims. The court may permit counsel to leave, provided that counsel remain in telephone contact with the court. Rule 20. (1) The court shall promptly send to the parties a Notice scheduling a settlement conference to be held within 60 days after the date of the filing of the RJI. (i) matrimonial actions as defined by the civil practice law and rules; All documents separately maintained by the County Clerk as the official electronic record shall also be filed in the NYSCEF system. (a) The court may, upon the consent of the parties or upon a motion showing good cause, order oral depositions by remote electronic means, subject to the limitations of this Rule. (2) depositions shall be limited to 7 hours per deponent. (f) Any application for temporary injunctive relief, including but not limited to a motion for a stay or a temporary restraining order, shall contain, in addition to the other information required by this section, an affirmation demonstrating there will be significant prejudice to the party seeking the restraining order by giving of notice. In such cases, the matter shall be marked settled subject to written consent of the insuring body, or the entry of an order pursuant to subdivision 5 of section 29 of the Workers' Compensation Law. All signed decisions, orders and judgments shall be converted into electronic form and transmitted to the NYSCEF site by the appropriate clerk. Interrogatories are limited to 25 in number, including subparts, unless the parties agree or the court orders otherwise. (8) Continuous Calendars. The Chief Administrator of the Courts shall promulgate forms to implement this process. (a) Applications. (4) After challenges for cause are exercised, the number of prospective jurors remaining shall be counted. Counsel for the parties shall consult prior to trial and shall in good faith attempt to agree upon the portions of deposition testimony to be offered into evidence without objection. The timeframes must be complied with unless otherwise shortened or extended by the court depending upon the circumstances of the case. Virtual Evidentiary Hearing or Non-jury Trial. To that end, parties are encouraged to utilize the form protocol for remote deposition, which is reproduced as Appendix G to these rules, as a basis for reaching the parties agreed protocol. Responses and Objections to Document Requests. Part 14 If counsel are unable to resolve any disclosure dispute in this fashion, counsel for the moving party shall submit a letter to the court not exceeding three single-spaced pages outlining the nature of the dispute and requesting a telephone conference. The order may address actions subsequently filed or not otherwise then before the Panel. Such judges may be assigned matters for trial in exceptional circumstances where the needs of the courts require such assignment. (b) Mandatory Settlement Conference. (a) The settlement of an action or claim by an infant or judicially declared incapacitated person (including an incompetent or conservatee) shall comply with CPLR 1207 and 1208 and, in the case of an infant, with section 474 of the Judiciary Law. (a) Parties shall strictly comply with discovery obligations by the dates set forth in all case scheduling orders. (c) Commencement of Small Claims Sidewalk Assessment Review Proceeding. Exhibits not previously demanded which are to be used solely for credibility or rebuttal need not be pre-marked. James F. Quinn (a) Each court or court part shall adopt a procedure governing request for oral argument of motions, provided that, in the absence of the adoption of such a procedure by a particular court or part, the provisions of paragraph (b) shall apply. An auctioneer selected for this purpose must be an attorney, or a licensed real estate broker, or a salesman licensed for at least five years. (e) With respect to a patient in a facility located in a judicial department other than the department where the proceeding is initiated, copies of the application, order or proof of qualification shall be served upon the directors in both departments. 2, 2014, Amended (d)-(e) on Jul 1 2014, effective September 2, 2014, Added Rule 11-b of section 202.70(g) on Jul 8, 2014, effective September 2, 2014, Amended (a) on Jul 14, 2014, effective September 2, 2014, Amended Rule 8 on Jul 16, 2014, effective September 2, 2014, Added Rule 34 on Aug 6, 2014, effective September 2, 2014, Added Rule 11-c & Appendix A on Aug 8, 2014, effective September 2, 2014, Amended Rules 8(b) & 11(c) and Added Rule 11-d on December 23, 2014, applicable to all cases filed in the Commercial Division on and after April 1, 2015, Added Preamble on Jan 6, 2015, effective April 1, 2015, Amended Rule 14 on Jan 9, 2015, effective April 1, 2015, Added Rule 11-e on Jan 22, 2015, effective April 1, 2015, Amended section 202.70(g) on October 5, 2015, Amended Rule 11-d of and added Rule 11-f onOctober 8, 2015, Amended (b)(12) and (c) on October 14, 2015, effective December 1, 2015, Amended Rule 3 May 26, 2016, effective July 1, 2016, Amended Rule 14-a on Jun 2, effective July 1, 2016, Added Rule 11-g & Appendix B Jun 16, effective July 1, 2016, Amended Rule 20 on July 01, 2017 However, if the verdict of the jury shall be in favor of the plaintiff on the liability issue or in favor of the defendant on any counterclaim on the liability issue, all parties shall then be afforded an opportunity to address the jury on the question of damages before proof in that regard is presented to the jury. This Part shall be applicable to civil actions and proceedings in the Supreme Court and the County Court. (b) Assignments. 202.40 Jury trial of less than all issues; procedure Part IA-5. The contract can be renewable (annually, monthly) or lifelong in the case of private insurance. The purpose of this sample choice of law provision is to offer contracting parties a streamlined, convenient tool in expressing their consent to having New York law apply to their contract, or any dispute under the contract. (a) Proposed orders or judgments, with proof of service on all parties where the order is directed to be settled or submitted on notice, must be submitted for signature, unless otherwise directed by the court, within 60 days after the signing and filing of the decision directing that the order be settled or submitted. At the pre-trial conference date, each side shall then mark its exhibits into evidence as to those to which no objection has been made. If it does not, the party shall also indicate if it exceeds $2,000, exclusive of costs and interest. Such proceeding shall be commenced by the filing of a notice of petition and petition naming as respondents the State Division of Human Rights and all other parties appearing in the proceeding before the State Division of Human Rights. (c) Where all parties file a written consent to the entry of a judgment or order, it may be presented at a motion part for consideration by the court. An attorney who waives a challenge may not thereafter exercise a peremptory challenge. 202.20 Interrogatories. ORDERED AND ADJUDGED, that the Supreme Court shall retain jurisdiction to hear any applications to enforce the provisions of said Settlement Agreement, if any, or to enforce or modify the provisions of this judgment, provided the court retains jurisdiction of the matter concurrently with the Family Court for the purpose of specifically enforcing, such of the provisions of that (separation agreement)(stipulation agreement, if any), as are capable of specific enforcement, to the extent permitted by law, and of modifying such judgment with respect to maintenance, support, custody or visitation to the extent permitted by law , or both; and it is further, ORDERED AND ADJUDGED, that any applications brought in Supreme Court to enforce the provisions of said Settlement Agreement, if any, or to enforce or modify the provisions of this Judgment shall be brought in a County wherein one of the parties reside; provided that if there are minor children of the marriage, such applications shall be brought in a County wherein one of the parties or the child or children reside, except, in the discretion of the judge, for good cause. The estimates of the length of testimony and the order of witnesses provided by counsel are advisory only and the court may permit witnesses to be called in a different order and may permit further testimony from a witness notwithstanding that the time estimate for such witness has been exceeded. WebLizzie is skilled in using international arbitration to resolve complex, high-value disputes. (a) Where prepared by use of a computer, unless otherwise permitted by the court: (i) affidavits, affirmations, briefs and memoranda of law in chief shall be limited to 7.000 words each: (ii) reply affidavits, affirmations, and memoranda shall be no more than 4,200 words and shall not contain any arguments that do not respond or relate to those made in the memoranda in chief. (e) Copies and Transcription. Since then, they have served as the central rationale for the Divisions commitment to excellence in the administration of the rule of law in business in New York. If timely notification has been so given, such other individual shall instead be produced; At the commencement of the trial or at such time as the court may direct, each party shall identify in writing for the court the witnesses it intends to call, the order in which they shall testify and the estimated length of their testimony, and shall provide a copy of such witness list to opposing counsel. Webare subject to final approval by the Judge in advance of a scheduled Court appearance as per this Parts Rules. (g) A party may move to advance the date of a preliminary conference upon a showing of special circumstances. (ii) Notification. The court may in its discretion require any surety to appear and justify. Within each round, challenges for cause shall be exercised by any party prior to the exercise of peremptory challenges and as soon as the reason therefor becomes apparent. The following will not be heard in the Commercial Division even if the monetary threshold is met: (2) Cases seeking a declaratory judgment as to insurance coverage for personal injury or property damage; (3) Residential real estate disputes, including landlord-tenant matters, and commercial real estate disputes involving the payment of rent only; (4) Home improvement contracts involving residential properties consisting of one to four residential units or individual units in any residential building, including cooperative or condominium units; (5) Proceedings to enforce a judgment regardless of the nature of the underlying case; (6) First-party insurance claims and actions by insurers to collect premiums or rescind non-commercial policies; and. of guardians w respect . The court may permit for good cause shown and in the absence of substantial prejudice, a party to call a witness to testify who was not identified on the witness list submitted by that party. Where appropriate, the order will contain specific provisions for means of early disposition of the case, such as (i) directions for submission to the alternative dispute resolution program, including, in all cases in which the parties certify their willingness to pursue mediation pursuant to Rule 10, provision of a specific date by which a mediator shall be identified by the parties for assistance with resolution of the action; (ii) a schedule of limited-issue discovery in aid of early dispositive motions or settlement; and/or (iii) a schedule for dispositive motions before disclosure or after limited-issue disclosure. If the trial exhibits are voluminous, counsel shall consult the clerk of the part for guidance. The Notice shall further provide that the defendant contact the court by telephone, no later than seven days before the conference is scheduled, to advise whether the defendant will be able to attend the scheduled conference. For the purposes of this section, a cooperative or condominium apartment building shall be considered income-producing property; an owner-occupied business property shall be considered income-producing as determined by the amount reasonably allocable for rent, but the petitioner is not required to make an estimate of rental income. (2) At the pretrial conference, the court shall fix a date for the commencement of trial, which shall be no later than eight weeks after the date of the conference. Affirmation of Good Faith Hon. The trial judge shall determine whether supervision of the voir dire should continue after the voir dire has commenced and, in his or her discretion, preside over part of or all of the remainder of the voir dire. Unless otherwise authorized by the Chief Administrator, the filing of a request for judicial intervention pursuant to this section shall cause the assignment of the action to a judge pursuant to section 202.3 of this Part. a financial account number, including a credit and/or debit card number, a bank account number, an investment account number, and/or an insurance account number, except the last four digits or letters thereof..; and. With Court approval, which shall take into consideration concern for juror privacy, the parties may supplement the questionnaire to address concerns unique to a specific case. filed Feb. 23, 1987 eff. . (b) If a party seeks documents as a condition precedent to a deposition and the documents are not produced by the date fixed, the party seeking disclosure may ask the court to preclude the non-producing party from introducing such demanded documents at trial. Where notice is given to the attorney for the Veteran's Administration, if the attorney for the Veteran's Administration does not appear after notice, the court shall be advised whether the Veteran's Administration attorney has examined the account and whether he objects to it or to any proposed commission or fee. Sec. Section 202.59 Tax assessment review proceedings in counties outside the City of New York; special rules. (1) "Chief Administrator of the Courts" in this Part also includes a designee of the Chief Administrator. Oct. 1, 2014, Amended (b) December 23, 2014, eff. In that event, examination after institution of the action may be waived. 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