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New York court affirms sentence in People v. Mills case

The New York Appellate Division upheld the sentence of Tiakece Mills, affirming the lower court's decision despite claims of excessive sentencing.

New York court upholds sentence in People v. Lopez case

The Appellate Division affirms the sentence in People v. Lopez, ruling the defendant waived his right to appeal, impacting future plea agreements.

New York court rules on mortgage foreclosure case

A New York court ruling affects mortgage foreclosure procedures, emphasizing compliance with notification laws for borrowers.

Court denies late notice of claim in Serpico-Maresca case

The New York court ruled against Rosa Serpico-Maresca's appeal to serve a late notice of claim regarding her child's injury during a town program.

New York court denies mother's appeal for child custody change

The Appellate Division upheld a ruling granting custody to the father, impacting child custody proceedings in New York.

Court upholds arbitration award in Nostrand Drugs case

The New York Appellate Division affirms a ruling denying Nostrand Drugs' request to vacate an arbitration award from Church Mutual Insurance.

Court rules on late notice of claim in subway injury case

A New York court allows late notice of claim for subway injury, emphasizing timely knowledge and reasonable excuses for delays.

Court rules on Freedom of Information request in Landa case

The court reversed a lower ruling, allowing Rivkah Landa to pursue her FOIL request against Rockland County regarding her denied pistol permit.

New York court rules on child neglect case involving mother

A New York court upheld a ruling of child neglect against a mother, affecting her custody rights and the welfare of her children.

Court upholds Planning Board's decision on land subdivision

The New York Appellate Division affirms the Planning Board's approval for a land subdivision, affecting local property disputes.

New York court dismisses neighbor's challenge to building permits

A New York court upheld building permits for a modular home, dismissing a neighbor's challenge and precluding further legal actions without permission.

Court affirms tax deed validity in Jagnow v. Pekich ruling

The New York court upheld a tax deed's validity, impacting property rights for those involved in tax lien purchases.

New York court rules on adoption case involving children's mother

The Appellate Division of New York upheld a decision allowing a grandmother to adopt her grandchildren without their mother's consent due to abandonment.

Court affirms divorce ruling, denies appeal for LaMarco case

The New York Appellate Division upheld a divorce judgment and denied Daniel LaMarco's appeal against Trisha LaMarco's attorney fee award.

Court dismisses fraud claims in property dispute case

The New York court ruled against a plaintiff seeking to void a property deed, affecting multiple parties involved in the case.

New York court dismisses family offense case against mother

A New York court upheld the dismissal of a family offense case involving Damian Chambers and Asheal Straw, emphasizing insufficient evidence of alleged offenses.

Court rules in favor of school district in injury case

The New York Appellate Division ruled in favor of Shoreham-Wading River Central School District regarding a personal injury claim involving an air conditioning unit.

Court dismisses appeal in Guthrie medical malpractice case

The New York court dismissed an appeal in a medical malpractice case due to failure to substitute a representative after the plaintiff's death.

Court rules on negligence case involving carbon monoxide death

The New York Appellate Division ruled on a negligence case linked to a carbon monoxide poisoning incident at Legal Sea Foods, affecting police officers and a decedent's estate.

New York court rules on mortgage foreclosure case involving Cassis

A New York appellate court reversed a lower court's decision in a mortgage foreclosure case involving Madeleine Cassis, impacting future jurisdiction claims.

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