Rigano v. Vibar Const., Inc.
The issue decided in the case is whether a notice of mechanic’s lien can be amended nunc pro tunc to reflect the name of the true owner of the property… Read more »
Category: Civil Practice
Liberty Affordable Housing Inc. v. Maple Court Apartments
In this appeal, the Fourth Department examined whether the Court of Appeals decision in Rovello v. Orofino Reality Co., which held that under New York Civil Practice Law and Rules… Read more »
Reis v. Volvo Cars of North America
This appeal addresses the proper jury charge for defective design of product suits. The plaintiff, Manuel Reis was pinned against a wall and lost his left leg after his friend’s… Read more »
Kimso v Ghandi
This appeal addresses a party’s ability to amend a pleading following trial and the full presentation of proof by both parties. Counterclaim plaintiff, Mahesh Gandhi and his two associates formed… Read more »
Harwood v. Addison
This appeal concerns the termination of employment of a public employee. The Petitioner, Brenda Harwood, served as a senior account clerk typist in the City of Watertown’s Parks and Recreation… Read more »
Puchalski v. Depew Union Free School Dist.
The petitioner, Robert Puchalski, was an administrator for the respondent, Depew Union Free School District (“District”) and the Board of Education of Depew Union Free School District, for over seventeen… Read more »
Survey: 2013 Civil Practice
Survey of New York Civil Practice law for 2012–2013. View Full PDF Michael Anthony Bottar: A graduate of Colgate University and summa cum laude graduate of Syracuse University College of Law, the… Read more »
Survey: 2012 Civil Practice
Survey of New York Civil Practice law for 2011–2012. View Full PDF Michael Anthony Bottar is a graduate of Colgate University and summa cum laude graduate of Syracuse University College of… Read more »
Survey: 2011 Civil Practice
Between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011, New York’s Court of Appeals and appellate divisions published hundreds of decisions that impact virtually all practitioners. These cases have been “surveyed”… Read more »
Survey: 2010 Civil Practice
This Survey year includes several key legislative enactments and case developments that impact virtually all practitioners. These developments have been “surveyed” in this Article, meaning that the authors have made… Read more »