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Term
What are the three Basis of Personal Jurisdiction
Definition
Personam, in rem, & Quasi in Rem
Term
What are the minimums for a case?
Definition
Basis, Proper Notice, and SMJ
Term
What applies as In personam
Definition
Presence in NY, Doing Business in NY, Domiciliary, consent, Long arm
Term
What days can't process be served?
Definition
Sunday and if you KNOW that the person celebrates Sat Sabbath
Term
Presence in NY and Fraud
Definition
To claim fraud, the fraud must be the sole reason for being in NY(total fraudulent enticement to enter the state)
Term
Immunity Doctrine for in personam jurisdiction
Definition
If D is in NY soley for another litigation, creates immunity for service. Will not get immunity if there is another basis besides presence(long arm, etc).
Term
Implied consent for Basis of Jurisdiction
Definition
Non-Domiciliary brings suit in NY against A, then A can no counterclaim with any and all unrelated and related claims. Third Party can now sue Non-domiciliary, but not an unrelated party.
Term
Presence Doctrine and Partnerships
Definition
Service over one member of partnership is enough for whole partnership. The individual served can have his assets taken but not the other partner's assets.
Term
Presence Doctrine and Association
Definition
If President or Treasurer is served in NY, that gives presence jurisdiction over association
Term
Presence Doctrine for Corps.
Definition
Incorporated in NY? Serve process by delivering two copies to Sec State.

Foreign Corps. Reg in NY? Serve 2 copies to Sec State.

Foreign non-reg in NY? Go through 5 steps
Term
Presence Doctrine Foreign Non NY Reg Corps.
Definition
1. Degree of permanence and continuity and regularly and systematically doing business in NY

Bank Accts, office, soliciting orders, etc

Office is not necessary

Service on officer does not grant jurisdiction.
Term
Serving Domiciliary on NY
Definition
Can serve a NY Domiciliary in FL.
Term
Specific Jurisdction
Definition
Long arm Statute CPLR 302
1. Purposeful act by D directed towards foreign state.
2. P's cause of action is related to that act
3. D's purposeful act invokes benefits &privileges of the forum
4. D could reasonably anticipate being sued in the forum.

Then, balance the factors and act if its fair under due process.
Term
CPLR 302
Definition
Transacts any business within the state or contracts anywhere to supply goods or services in the state;

K signed in NY
Gallery Case - phonecall to NY was enough
Term
302(a)(1)
Definition
Allows jurisdiction over a cause of action arising from a contract to supply goods or services in NY, regardless of where the contract was made.
Term
302(a)1
Definition
Long arm statute for work performed in NY state or for k to supply goods or products in state.
Term
302(a)(2)
Definition
Long arm statute for committing tortious acts within the state except defamation.
Term
302(a)(3)
Definition
commits tortious act outside of state and it affects in state. Not Defamation. Must regularly solicit business, derive substantial revenue, reasonably suspects that they could be brought into NY for case. The minimal contacts does not have to be related to the tortious act. Mostly for individuals.
Term
Traditional Notions of fair play and substantial justice
Definition
1. Burden on defendant
2. Ease for plaintiff in obtaining convenient and effective relief
3. Burden on NY
4. Ease on interstate judicial system in obtain the most efficient resolution and controversies
Term
In Rem
Definition
action brought against property in NY.
P lends D money. D gives him security in jewels he owns. D defaults P can attach jewels to case.
Term
Basis for Jurisdiction waiver
Definition
Failure to challenge basis means you waive it. Can challenge basis anytime before case is decided.
Term
Bus Obl Law 5-1402
Definition
Foreign Corp., non res, or foreign state
Cause of action relates to obligation arising out of a transaction greater than 1 million and
Relates to K provides for NY choice of law , and NY forum selection.
Term
When is action commenced
Definition
In county and supreme, when the summons is filed with the clerk of the court. In lower civil courts, action is commenced when service is performed
Term
CPLR 304
Definition
Action is commmenced by filing process
Term
CPLR 306-a
Definition
Filing an action requires purchasing an index number.
Term
After filing summons and complaint, when must P serve D?
Definition
P must serve D w/in 120 days of Summons and Complaint.

D can motion for dismissal if not done properly. Ct. cannot dismiss sua sponte.
Term
CPLR 105(b)
Definition
Different type of commencement papers called a petition which creates a notice of petition.
Term
Frye v. Tarrytown
Definition
Court of Appeals held that a defect in filing, improper commencement, is a personal jurisdictional defect.
No timely motion by D to dismiss(for failure to properly file), then D waves his objections.
Term
CPLR 305(b)
Definition
If you serve or file a summons without a complaint, then the summons need to contain notice which gives the personal jurisdiction elements:
1. Nature of action
2. type of relief you are seeking
3. Amount of damages
Term
CPLR 305(c)
Definition
Allows a summons to be amended at any time upon motion if a substantial right of the D will not be prejudiced.
Term
Tamburo v. P&C Food Markets
Definition
Failure to name the court or county on the summons is a jurisdictional defect
Term
Parker v. Mack
Definition
Service of summons without notice is a jurisdictional defect-cannot be amended.
Term
Mistakes in names of parties in notice.
Definition
1. The person being served must have been fairly appraised that she was the intended D
2. D must have been served with process.
Term
CPLR 305(a)
Definition
Used when adding additional D. Motion must be made/judicial permission. Supplemental summons goes to county clerk and on D.
Term
Who can serve?
Definition
Anyone 18 or older, not including parties.
Term
Serving out of state
Definition
Use NY methods. But the server can comply with out of state regs for who can serve it.
Term
cplr 308
Definition
Methods of Service
1. Personal delivery
2. Deliver and mail
3. Delivery to an agent
4. Nail and Mail
Term
VTL 253
Definition
Non-resident motorist statute providing for a way to serve process on out of state D's involved in car accidents. Serve to NY sec state and driver's home address
Term
CPLR 317
Definition
allows D to vacate a default judgment once h receives actual notice to defend on the merits.
Term
CPLR 315
Definition
allows you to get a CT order to serve by publication after you have demonstrated that you cannot service reasonable by other methods. For Mat or in rem actions only.
Term
What are the three ways you can serve a corporation?
Definition
1. Personal service on authorized person
2. BCL 306
3. BCL 307
Term
Personal Service on an authorized person for Corporation.
Definition
Can serve on a officer, director, manager, etc.
Managing agent is someone authorized to exercise discretion. EG sec. is not authorized.
Person being served must have express or implied authority to be served.
Term
BCL 306
Definition
Domestic Corps. or foreign corps licensed in NY, you can serve 2 copies on the Sec of State for NY. Done! If the Sec. of State screws up, it is not your problem
Term
BCL 307
Definition
If an unlicensed foreign corp, but have basis for long-arm jurisdiction, you can also mail Sec. of State and mail 2nd copy by registered/certified mail, return receipt to the corp.

Service is complete after ten days.

If the corp refuses the mail, you can follow up with regular mail.
Term
Flick Case(service of foreign business)
Definition
P thought D was foreign corp. licensed in NY state. It wasn't. P mailed Sec State under BCL 306. D still received notice from SSNY, but was granted motion for dismissal because was not proper service.

Absent strict compliance, no jurisdiction.
Term
CPLR 309
Definition
Service of infants
Term
Service on Infants
Definition
309. Infant name appears onthe summons and complaint, but someone else must be served. Adult: Parent, guardian, legal custodian, adult spouse of the infant, any other adult person with whom the infant resides, infant's employer.
Term
Service of children under 14
Definition
Serve only adult: parent, custodian, spouse of parent, guardian, or any other person residing with child
Term
Service of Infants over 14
Definition
Serve adult and infant.
Term
Service of incapacitated person
Definition
must serve the incapacitated person and the guardian. CAN get court order to serve just the guardian b/c violent, institutionalized, etc.
Term
CPLR 308
Definition
If there has been no adjudication to declare the D a person who is incapacitated, then you can use 308 to get a guardian ad litum appointed for the litigation.
Term
CPLR 312a
Definition
service by mail requirements
Term
A d can appear by:
Definition
1. Serving notice of appearance
2. serving an answer
3. making a motion which has the effect of extending answering time
Term
Motions considered appearance
Definition
3024 is a corrective motion for a more definitive statement of complaint or a motion to strike scandalous allegations
3211 motion to dismiss for various grounds(SOL, statute of frauds, capacity, failure to state a claim, Lack of jurisdiction[personam, in rem, or summons defect])
Term
When serving summons with notice instead of complaint, a D will respond w/?
Definition
serving notice of appearance and demand for a complaint, although that is an appearance, does not waive jurisdictional attacks.
Term
When there is service by mail, D sends the acknowledgement, but that is not an appearance.... now what?
Definition
D has 20 days after mailing acknowledgement to serve an answer or make a motion extending time for answer.
Term
Is there special appearance concept in NY?
Definition
No. You must respond with two options.
1. Before serving answer, makea motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction
2. Serve an answer that includes lack of jurisdiction as a defense.

Failure to do either is a waiver
Term
Does an amended complaint revive the ability to object on jurisdictional grounds?
Definition
No
Term
How far can you go in responding to a complaint where there are jurisdictional questions?
Definition
You can object to merits and lack of jurisdiction at the same time.
Term
Can you raise a counterclaim in your answer when jurisdictional questions are still present?
Definition
Yes. However, the counterclaim must stem from the same transaction P is suing on. It must be accompanied by jurisdictional complaint.

Unrelated counterclaim can be waiver of jursidictional complaint.
Term
CPLR 3012(b)
Definition
Demand for complaint after being served a summons with notice.
Term
Rule 320
Definition
Summons w/o complaint can be served. 320 allows you to demand the complaint.
Term
Service of complaint must be made within how many days of demand for complaint?

When summons is served without complaint.
Definition
20 days after demand, complaint must be served.
Term
If no demand for complaint is made, the complaint shall be served within
Definition
20 days after service of the notice of appearance
Term
Does Filing notice of appearance or demanding a complaint limiti jurisdictional issues
Definition
No. You can still raise jurisdictional issues.
Term
If P fails to to timely serve complaint after summons(w/o complaint), Can D motion to Dismiss?
Definition
Yes. HOwever, dismissal is done w/o prejudice.
Term
Limited appearance. If D appears based solely on quasi-in rem, are there an restrictions?
Definition
Yes. D's appearance is limited to the value of the attached property
Term
Is there a limited appearance for In Rem jurisdiction?
Definition
No. If you appear, raise jurisdictional objections, and then fight on the merits, the court gets personal jurisdiction and the judgment will be against you for entire amount not limited to value of the attached property.
Term
Is asking for an extension of time to answer an informal appearance
Definition
No. It is not a waiver of jurisdictional defense.
Term
Venue is a component of Jurisdiction
Definition
FALSE
Term
Venue is regulated by what article
Definition
Article 5 of the CPLR
Term
CPLR 503
Definition
Place of trial shall be where the parties resided at the time the action commenced.
Term
Consumer Credit Transactions Venue
Definition
Venue is based on the location of the D. Where the D resides.
Term
Real Property Venue
Definition
Venue is in the county where the real property is located.

NOTE: Action by broker for non-payment as a result of a failed real estate deal is really a money judgment action, nota real property action.

Subj. Matter must affect title, use or possession of the property.
Term
Venue: P picks the wrong county.
Definition
Too bad, Stay in that county unless D timely objects. Court cannot raise venue sua sponte.
Term
Contracting Venue
Definition
Parties can contract to venue before trial.
Term
Changing Venue: Venue not proper
Definition
D has a presumptive right to demand a change of venue if its not proper. Only D can raise this.

D serves a demand on P either with answer or before the service of his answer with an explanation of why the new county is better.

P can concede and file a consent within 5 days.

If P does not consent, D must make motion in court. Must be made w/in 15 days of service of improper venue on P.

If venue was improper, P loses right to choose county.

P can make a motion in opposition.
Term
Changing Venue: What are the 3 ground for changing venue?
Definition
1. Venue not proper
2. Impartial Trial
3. Convenience of witness
Term
Changing Venue: Impartial Trial
Definition
Either party can make a motion to move based on this. Court has discretion whether or not to grant. No presumptive right.
Term
Changing Venue: Convenience of Witness
Definition
Most popular ground.

Must submit an affadavit of merit, specify name/address/occupation of the witnesses, what the witnesses, what the witnesses will prove or the subtstance of their testimony.
Term
statute of limitations: breach of K, Negligence, Defamation
Definition
6
3
1

years
Term
When does SOL begin Accruing? Which CPLR
Definition
CPLR 203(a)
Accrual of the cause of action
Term
SOLS
Enforcement of a judgment
Contract
Fraud
Negligence
Intentional Torts
defamation
recovery of real property
No legislation
Definition
EoJ=20
K= 6
Fraud = 6 or 2 yrs after discovery
Negligence = 3
Int. Tort = 3
Def = 1
Recovery = 10
No legislation = 6
Term
Malpractice SOL?
Definition
3 years

Medical Malpractice = 2.5 years.
Term
Continuous Treatment Exception
Definition
For Drs., Attorney, and Acct. 2.5 years from act or last treatemnt in the event of continuous treatment.

Does not include routine check ups.
Term
Foreign Object excpetion
Definition
P can bring claim within 2..5 years of surgery, or 1 year from the date of discovery of the foreign object. Not including Chemical, prosthetic or fixation device
Term
Equitable Estoppel in SOL
Definition
need affirmative misrepresentation by D
Justifiable reliance upon the D
Resulting in the Delay of the commencement of the suit
Term
CPLR 214-d
Definition
Personal injury action against an engineer or architect, if the project was completed more than 10 yrs ago, P has a hurdle to meet. P must serve D 90 days before commencing action(allows for pre-trial discover)

P must demonstrate a substantial basis that the architects negligence was the proximate cause of P's injuries.
Term
Products Liability:SOL
Strict Products?
Negligent Design Manufacturing?
Breach of implied warranty of merchantability?
Definition
Strict Products - 3 yrs from date of injury
Negligent desig/maufacturing - 3 years from date of injury
Breach of implied warranty of merchantability - 4 years from tender of delivery
Term
Latent Effect SOL
Definition
3 years after discovery of injury. Think about ASBESTOS

Where discovery of cause of injury is alleged to have occured less than 5 years from the discovery of the injury, P may get a 1 year extension from the discovery of cause. MUST SHOW scientific, medical, technological advances could not discover the cause during the normal 3 years timeframe after discover of his injury.
Term
Contractual Manipulation of SOL:
Can Lengthen/shorten?
Definition
May shorten by written agreement not less than one year ONLY AFTER COA arises. Reasonable amount of time.
Term
CPLR 203(f) Interposing a claim for SOL Purposes
Definition
If P makes a timely suit over a transaction, he can later amend/add to the complaint as long as the addition is over the same transaction.

The relation back will not work out if the amended claim would not have been timely on the original pleading date.
Term
CPLR 203(c)/(b)
Definition
Defendants united in interest.

When multiple D's are united in interest, P's timely commencement of action against one D is deemed timely against all.
Term
United Interests
Definition
Joint obligors under K
Joint owners of property
Co-signors of a promissory note
Vicarious liability; employee/er
Term
Relation Rule Back to new Co-D
Definition
1. Same transaction or Occurence
2. New Party United in Interest
3. New party should have known, but for a mistake by P as to the indentity of the proper parties, the action would have been brought against him as well.
Term
Toll for absence: 3 ways
Definition
1. If, when the cause of action accrues the D was out of state, the SOL tolls until the D returns to the state.
2. If, D was within the state when the cause of action accrued, then left the state for at least three months, the entire period of absence gives you the toll - wont run again until the D returns to NY
3. If D resides in thes tate and uses a false name unknown to P.

Does NOT apply when jurisdiction over the person could have been obtained without presence in the state of NY.
Term
Toll for infancy or insanity...
Definition
SOL is 3 years after the time the disability ends or however much time is still remaining on the accrual, whichever is longer
Term
Death of Claimant. /What happens after claimant is dead?
Definition
The survival claim is extended by 1 year from the date of death if the decedent's representative needs it.

1 year from date of death or whatever remains on the normal SOL. Whatever is longer.
Term
What is a Survival Claim?
Definition
Claim outlives the decedent; it's a claim the decedent herself could have brough if she had lived. The executor steps ino the shoes of the decedent.
Term
What is a Wrongful Death claim?
Definition
Intestate distributes will get the proceeds; can only recover for economic loss suffered by those distributees as a result of the death.

No emotoinal loss or pain and suffering damages.
Term
SOL for Wrongful Death Action
Definition
2 years from date of death unless the decedent's own personal injury cause of action would have been barred on the date of the death.

Must also show that at the time of death, the decedent had a cause of action for personal injury.

EX: injury in '92, sue in '93, undecided in '99, and dies in '00. Now has 2 years to add wrongful death claim to claims.
Term
CPLR 213(1)
Definition
6 YearSOL where no other SOL is prescribed by law
Term
Death of D SOL
Definition
Period of 18 mo. after D dies is not counted in SOL.

P can also go to Surrogate court to get a temporary admin if no Admin after 18 mo.
Term
Death of D SOL
Definition
Period of 18 mo. after D dies is not counted in SOL.

P can also go to Surrogate court to get a temporary admin if no Admin after 18 mo.
Term
SOL if claim arises outside of NY
Definition
P is NY'er follow NY

P is a non-resident NY'er, it is the shorter SOL of the two applicable ones.

Test is Residency, not domiciliary.

If you live in NY and sue in NY, NY SOL regardlesso f where claim arises
Term
Statutory Conditions Precedent
Definition
Timeframe that a suit must be brought or notice must be given.

It is an ingredient for the suit itself and has nothing to do with the SOL
Term
CPLR 603
Definition
allows ct to split up claims(not parties) for convenience of parties or to avoid prejudice or confusion of jury.

Can even split issues

bifurcated trial etc etc
Term
Permissive joinder of parties
Definition
P or D's choice, but two Req's:
1. Show that the claims arose out of the same transaction or occurence AND
2. There is a common question of law or fact
Term
Akley Case
Definition
Multiple P's sue D for stock manipulation. D asks for separation. CT says no because there was a series of transactions with a common issue of fact - so joinder of the P's was ok
Term
Joinder of Parties:
D hits P w/ car. P gets taken to hospital. Doc fucks up. Can P sue both D and Doc
Definition
Yes, same series of transactions. Successive tortfeasors. Common question of law since both D's could be held liable.
Term
cplr 601(A)
Definition
Joinder of Claims. Once parties are joined under 1002, 601 kicks in and P can bring multiple claims against D's
Term
CPLR 1003
Definition
Can add parties at any state,

by leave of court OR
Stipulation of all current parties


OR if w/o CT if you do so w/in 20 days of serving the orig. summons or w/in 20 days of the other side serving response papers.
Term
Colidation 602
Definition
Must have common Q of law or fact
Term
3211 Motion
Definition
Dismiss for failure to join a necessary party.

Is party necessary?
Can he be summoned?
If not, can CT proceed w/o party
Term
Can a tort action be dismissed for failure to join Necessary parties?
Definition
No.
Term
Offensive Interpleader CPLR 1006
Definition
Party against whom conflicting claims have been asserted. Interplead the claims to have them both bound by Res Judicata
Term
CPLR 1012
Definition
Right to intervene if:
3rd party interests are not being adequetly represented and the 3rd party would be bound by judgment.

3rd party has interest in property and judgment would adversely affect the interest
Term
CPLR 1201
CPLR 1202
CPLR 1203
Definition
1201 Kids must have guardians appear for them or judgment is null and void

1202 P can seek apointment for guardian for an infant D if refuses proper representation

CPLR1203 Default judgment? Adjust this card
Term
CPLR 1007
Definition
Impleader - D brings in 3rd party.
Term
CPLR 1007
Definition
Impleader - D brings in 3rd party.
Term
INdemnification
Definition
A claim for 100% reimbursement
Term
Contribution
Definition
Not seeking 100%. Equitable share of damages.
Term
CPLR 1402
Definition
Contribution to Joint and Several Liable D's
Term
CPLR 1404
Definition
RIght of persons entitled to damages. Nothing can screw with P's right to damages.
Term
Subsequent tortfeasors
Definition
Are only responsible for subsequent damages
Term
Original tortfeasors
Definition
are responsible for original damages and successive damages, therefore original tortfeasors entitled to contribution for the successive damages.
Term
Workers Comp and Contribution
Definition
You can only get contribution from an employer who provided worker's comp if there was a grave injury
Term
Settling with One tortfeasor
Definition
P settles with A, P can still go against B for the remaining balance of P's claim.

B is precluded from seeking contribution from A
Term
Article 16
Definition
Limited Liability of Persons Jointly Liable
1. Has to be person injury(not prop., wrongful death, etc)
2. Liability of D is 50% or less
3. then the liability of a D for non econmic loss share shall not exceed the amount of his equitable share.

Non-economic losses = pain and suffering etc

Not applicable to automobiles
Term
Non-economic losses
Definition
pain and suffering, loss of consortium
Term
CPLR 3013
Definition
The complaint shall be sufficiently particular to give the court and parties notice of the trnasaction or occurence intended to be proven and the material elements of each cause of action or defense.

Must give notice and cover material elements that make up the cause of action you are relying on = defeat a 3211 motion(failure to state a cause of action.
Term
CPLR 3206
Definition
The complaint is to be liberally construed and defects will be ignored if a substantive right is not prejudiced.
Term
CPLR 3014
Definition
1. Plain and concise statements
2. Numbered paragraphs with single allegation in each paragraph
3. COA labeled individually
Can make allegations that are not inconsistent as long as in good faith(P doesn't know all facts).
Term
CPLR 3015
Definition
some things must be pleaded with PARTICULARITY
1. Condition precedent of a K
2. Corp. status of any party
3. Contractors to allege in complaint that they are licensed to do so
Term
CPLR 3017
Definition
Demand for relief
Must state the type of relief you are seeking. Ad Damdum clause tells us the amount of damages sought

Personal injury or wrongful death actions you do not specify particular amount of damages

EXCEPTION - unless you start a medical malpractice action by serving summons with notice.
Term
CPLR 4013
Definition
When it appears that the relife sought entitles the adverse party to a jury trial, the D can make a demand fora jury trial and get one.
Term
CPLR 3018
Definition
1. Shall deny statements he knows to be untrue or believes not true.
2. Deny knowledge of Information

Anything not denied is admitted - cannot offer evidence to the contrary unless amended pleading
Term
CPLR 8308
Definition
Allows costs or sanctions. Mandatory in tort with frivilous nature.
Term
CPLR 3018
Definition
Must raise all matters which if not pleaded would take adverse party by surprise or would raise issues of fact not appearing on the face of the prior pleading

Things like contributory negligence, assumption of risk, fraud, etc
Term
Munson v. NY Seed
Definition
CPLR 3018(b) must raise all affirmative defenses in pleadings.

Plaintiff forgot to raise his affirmative D to a counterclaim
Term
Counterclaims Rule of NY is...
Definition
Permissive, not mandatory for counterclaims
Term
CPLR 3011
Definition
Mandatory to reply to a counterclaim or suffer a default judgment on the counterclaim.
Term
Cross Claims
Definition
Claims between Co-parties. Only need to answer if the cross claims demands an answer. It is assumed that the party denies the allegations.

If you demand an answer, must be served in 20 days
Term
Verified Pleadings
Definition
If a party verifies a pleading, then all later pleadings have to be verified.
Term
Mandatory verified pleadings
Definition
Domestic Law
All eviction proceedings
A defense not involving the merits(lack of PJ)
Term
CPLR 3041
Definition
Demand for Bill of Particulars
Term
CPLR 3042
Definition
Mechanics of Demands for bill of particulars.

Responding party has 30 days to return.

Can be amended at any time prior to filing note of issue
Term
CPLR 3043
Definition
Supplemental Bill of Particulars


Can file supplemental bill of Parts w/o permission of the court no later than 30 days prior to trial.

For additional damages, med $$, etc
Term
Interlocutory Papers
Definition
Additional 5 days for interlocutory papers served via mail.

Overnight mail is only 1 extra day.
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