FEATURE ARTICLE:
UNDER CPLR ARTICLE 16, ON JOINT VERSUS SEVERAL
LIABILITY, IS THE DEFENDANT REQUIRED TO SERVE BILL OF PARTICULARS
ON THE ISSUE OF OTHER TORTFEASORS' LIABILITY?
 THE
FILING SYSTEM
SPECIAL PROCEEDING REQUIREMENTS:
15 Days for Second Proceeding Run from Automatic
"Deemed Dismissal" of First One, Not from Entry of Order
MORE ON SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS:
Service-Then-Filing Sequence Is Improper, and
Using It Forfeits Right to Contest Arbitration
|
|
GENERAL
PRACTICE
TRANSFERRED APPEALS:
What Law Should Appellate Division Apply
in Transferred Case: Its Own, or the Transferor's?
ATTORNEY'S AFFIRMATION:
Misuse of "Affirmation" of Attorney Can Be
Cured Merely by Making Appropriate Affidavit
FRIVOLITY SANCTIONS:
If Harassment Motive Found, Sanction Can Be
Imposed Even If Claim Brought Is Colorable
|
|
SETTLEMENT TACTICS:
Defendant Not Entitled to Disclosure of Plaintiffs'
Settlement with Co-Defendants
MEASURING INFANT'S TOLL:
Limitations Toll for Infant's Medical Malpractice
Claim Runs from MD's Misreading of Slides, Not from Infant's Birth
BACKLOG
ITEMS
ORAL DECISIONS:
Judge's Short-Form Cover Sheet That Refers
to Oral Decision Is Sufficient Order to Start Appeal Time Running
|
