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Court of Appeals State of New York, Part 500. Rules Of Practice
(22 NYCRR Part 500)
How to take an Appeal to the Court of Appeals Civil Appeals as of Right
I. Appeals as of Right
II. Motions for Leave to Appeal
III. Guidelines For Preparing A Motion For Leave To AppeaL
Iv. Rule 500.11 Review -- Alternative Procedure For Selected Appeals
V. Appealability And Reviewability
Vi. What Is A Final Determination? -- A Systematic Approach
VII. The “Necessarily Affects” Requirement
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