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NYLE: Civ. Pro. Testquestions and answers 2025
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Court of Appeals - answer highest court in New York
no original jurisdiction
no amount in controversy
jurisdiction is generally limited to questions of law (except in death
penalty cases)
7 judges
Appellate Division of Supreme Court - answer single statewide
appellate court
four judicial departments
principle intermediate appeals court
Supreme Court - answer general original jurisdiction of all cases in
law and equity
exclusive subject matter jurisdiction over matrimonial assets
Court of Claims - answer exclusive jurisdiction over tort and
contract claims against the state
no right to jury, only bench trials
County Court - answer jurisdiction over claims that do not exceed
$25k, summary proceedings to recover possession of property, and
criminal matters
, jurisdiction over most appeals from district, city, town, and village
courts
Surrogate's Court - answer jurisdiction over all proceedings
relating to the affairs of decedents, probate of wills, admin of
estates, and guardianship of the property of minors
concurrent jurisdiction (w/SC) over wrongful death actions
full equity powers
Family Court - answer jurisdiction over child abuse and neglect
proceedings, spousal and child support actions, proceedings to
determine paternity, for permanent termination of parental rights,
person-in-need-of-supervision (PINS), family offense, juvenile
delinquency
jurisdiction over custody and support hearings only when referred
by the supreme court
New York City Civil Court - answer jurisdiction within the city of
new york over claims that do not exceed $25k and summary
proceedings to recover possession of real property
New York City Criminal Court - answer criminal jurisdiction within
new york city over misdemeanors and violations
District Courts - answer only in nassau and suffolk counties
jurisdiction over claims that do not exceed $15k
criminal jurisdiction over misdemeanors and violations
City Courts - answer jurisdiction over claims that do not exceed
$15k
criminal jurisdiction over misdemeanors and violations
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