Michael Anthony Bottar reviews the developments in New York Civil Practice during 2015. Bottar surveys five statutory reforms, material changes to the Office of Court Administration (OCA) rules, and various case law developments under CPLR Articles 2, 3, 5, 9, 10, 20, 21, 23, 30, 31, 32, 40, 50, and 78.
Michael Anthony Bottar is a graduate of Colgate University and summa cum laude graduate of Syracuse University College of Law, the author is a member of Bottar Leone, P.L.L.C., an adjunct professor at Syracuse University College of Law, and a member of the Syracuse University College of Law Board of Advisors. The author thanks Samantha C. (Robbins) Riggi, Esq., for her extraordinary efforts in connection with this year’s Survey.