New York Case Commentaries

Hudson v. People of New York: Reinforcing Corroboration Standards for Accomplice Testimony under CPL 60.22

Date: Nov 19, 1980

Hudson v. People of New York: Reinforcing Corroboration Standards for Accomplice Testimony under CPL 60.22 Introduction The case of The People of the State of New York v. Timothy Hudson, adjudicated...

Limitations on the Admissibility of Non-Witness Police Reports and Judicial Notice of Vehicle Stopping Distances: Insights from Murray v. Donlan Jr.

Date: Nov 18, 1980

Limitations on the Admissibility of Non-Witness Police Reports and Judicial Notice of Vehicle Stopping Distances: Insights from Murray v. Donlan Jr. Introduction In the appellate case of Joseph...

Extension of Statute of Limitations in Wrongful Death Actions Despite Initial Procedural Defects

Date: Nov 14, 1980

Extension of Statute of Limitations in Wrongful Death Actions Despite Initial Procedural Defects Introduction The case of Clara Carrick v. Central General Hospital (51 N.Y.2d 242) adjudicated by the...

Establishing the Threshold for Criminal Contempt through Evasive Testimony: Analysis of People v. Howard Roseman

Date: Nov 11, 1980

Establishing the Threshold for Criminal Contempt through Evasive Testimony: Analysis of People v. Howard Roseman Introduction The case of THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK v. HOWARD ROSEMAN, 78...

Interpretation of Partnership Terms in Settlement Stipulations: Insights from Eisert v. Ermco Erectors

Date: Oct 28, 1980

Interpretation of Partnership Terms in Settlement Stipulations: Insights from Eisert v. Ermco Erectors Introduction The case of James J. Eisert et al. v. Ermco Erectors, Inc., Heavy Lift Equipment...

Favorable Termination in Malicious Prosecution: Loeb v. Teitelbaum Analysis

Date: Oct 23, 1980

Favorable Termination in Malicious Prosecution: Loeb v. Teitelbaum Analysis Introduction The case of Elliot Loeb et al. v. Carl Teitelbaum et al. (77 A.D.2d 92) adjudicated by the Appellate Division...

Reversing Apparent Authority: The Landmark Decision in Greene v. Hellman and Its Impact on Agency Doctrine

Date: Oct 22, 1980

Reversing Apparent Authority: The Landmark Decision in Greene v. Hellman and Its Impact on Agency Doctrine Introduction The case of Alfred K. Greene v. Maynard Hellman, et al. (51 N.Y.2d 197)...

Corporate Successor Liability under Workers' Compensation Law: Billy v. Consolidated Machine Tool Corporation

Date: Oct 22, 1980

Corporate Successor Liability under Workers' Compensation Law: Billy v. Consolidated Machine Tool Corporation Introduction In the landmark case Mildred A. Billy v. Consolidated Machine Tool...

Clarifying the Actual Malice Standard in Defamation Cases: Di Lorenzo v. New York News, Inc.

Date: Oct 21, 1980

Clarifying the Actual Malice Standard in Defamation Cases: Di Lorenzo v. New York News, Inc. Introduction The case of Ross J. Di Lorenzo v. New York News, Inc. revolves around a defamation action...

Affirming Partial Foreclosure and Continuing Mortgage Liens in New York: Insights from Golden v Ramapo Improvement Corp.

Date: Oct 15, 1980

Affirming Partial Foreclosure and Continuing Mortgage Liens in New York: Insights from Golden v Ramapo Improvement Corp. Introduction The case of Ruth Golden v. Ramapo Improvement Corp., adjudicated...

Restricting Arbitrary Denial of Beer Licenses Near Schools: Insights from G.J. S. Pizza, Inc. v. McLaughlin

Date: Oct 15, 1980

Restricting Arbitrary Denial of Beer Licenses Near Schools: Insights from G.J. S. Pizza, Inc. v. McLaughlin Introduction G.J. S. Pizza, Inc. v. McLaughlin et al. is a landmark case adjudicated by the...

Res Judicata and Constructive Fraud in Connected Contractual Actions: Brown v. Lockwood

Date: Sep 23, 1980

Res Judicata and Constructive Fraud in Connected Contractual Actions: Brown v. Lockwood Introduction Brown v. Lockwood, decided by the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, Second...

Reasonable Suspicion and Police Detention at Gunpoint: Analyzing Finlayson and Blades v. The People of New York

Date: Sep 23, 1980

Reasonable Suspicion and Police Detention at Gunpoint: Analyzing Finlayson and Blades v. The People of New York Introduction The case of The People of the State of New York v. Alan L. Finlayson and...

Enforceability of Sale Contracts by Religious Corporations: Insights from Church of God v. Fourth Church of Christ, Scientist

Date: Sep 23, 1980

Enforceability of Sale Contracts by Religious Corporations: Insights from Church of God v. Fourth Church of Christ, Scientist Introduction The case of Church of God of Prospect Plaza,...

Enhancing Zoning Compliance: The Nassau Children's House Decision

Date: Aug 12, 1980

Enhancing Zoning Compliance: The Nassau Children's House Decision Introduction The case of Nassau Children's House, Inc. v. Board of Zoning Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Mineola (77 A.D.2d...

Estoppel and Breach of Contract in Academic Dismissal: Analyzing Shields v. Hofstra University

Date: Aug 5, 1980

Estoppel and Breach of Contract in Academic Dismissal: Analyzing Shields v. Hofstra University (77 A.D.2d 867) Introduction Shields v. Hofstra University is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Justifiable Reliance in Fraud Claims: Insights from Robert H. Harris v. Louis Camilleri

Date: Aug 5, 1980

Justifiable Reliance in Fraud Claims: Insights from Robert H. Harris v. Louis Camilleri Introduction The case of Robert H. Harris et al. v. Louis Camilleri, decided by the Appellate Division of the...

Limits on Recoverable Damages and Counsel Fees in Stockholders' Derivative Actions: Cross Properties v. Brook Realty

Date: Aug 5, 1980

Limits on Recoverable Damages and Counsel Fees in Stockholders' Derivative Actions Introduction In the case of Cross Properties, Inc., et al. v. Brook Realty Co., Inc., et al. decided on August 4,...

Establishing Contractor Liability for Workplace Hazards: Keefner v. City of Albany

Date: Jul 25, 1980

Establishing Contractor Liability for Workplace Hazards: Keefner v. City of Albany Introduction The case of Roger Keefner et al. v. City of Albany et al. adjudicated by the Appellate Division of the...

Implied Warranty of Habitability and Landlord Liability: Insights from the CURRY v. NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY Judgment

Date: Jul 18, 1980

Implied Warranty of Habitability and Landlord Liability: Insights from the CURRY v. NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY Judgment Introduction The case of Anthony C. Curry, an Infant, by His Father,...