NY Court System Flashcards
1
Q
What is the court of appeals?
A
NY’s highest court
2
Q
Does the court of appeals have original jx?
A
NO, only appellate jx in criminal and civil cases without regard to the amount in controversy
3
Q
How is the appellate division organized?
A
into 4 judicial departments
4
Q
What does the Appellate Terms of both the First and Second department hear?
A
appeals from the civil court of New York City and the Appellate terms of the second department also hears appeals from district, county city, town and village courts
5
Q
What type of jx does the Supreme Court in NY have?
A
general original jx of all cases in law and equity without monetary limitation unless its jx has been specifically proscribed.
