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NY A02282
Allows a plaintiff to have a small claims court hearing in the municipality in which the claim arose.
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Introduced
01/14/2021
01/14/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the New York city civil court act, the uniform city court act, the uniform district court act and the uniform justice court act, in relation to the location of a small claims proceeding
AI Summary
This bill amends the New York City Civil Court Act, the Uniform City Court Act, the Uniform District Court Act, and the Uniform Justice Court Act to allow a plaintiff to have a small claims court hearing in the municipality where the claim arose, in addition to the existing requirements that the defendant resides or has a regular place of business in the jurisdiction. This expands the options for where a small claims case can be filed, providing more convenience for plaintiffs.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
referred to judiciary (on 01/05/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A2282 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A02282&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A02282 |
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