NYLE: Civ. Pro. Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass

NYLE: Civ. Pro. Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Court of Appeals - 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 - single statewide appellate court four judicial departments principle intermediate appeals court 2 100% Pass Guarantee Katelyn Whitman, All Rights Supreme Court - general original jurisdiction of all cases in law and equity exclusive subject matter jurisdiction over matrimonial assets Court of Claims - exclusive jurisdiction over tort and contract claims against the state no right to jury, only bench trials County Court - 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 - 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 3 100% Pass Guarantee Katelyn Whitman, All Rights Family Court - 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 - jurisdiction