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NY S03483

NY S03483
Authorizes justice courts to exercise jurisdiction over commercial claims arising out of a transaction between a claimant and a natural person, wherein the money, property or service which is the subject of the transaction is primarily for personal, family or household purposes.


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Introduced
01/27/2025
In Committee
01/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the uniform justice court act, in relation to authorizing the exercise of jurisdiction over commercial claims in justice courts

AI Summary

This bill authorizes justice courts to establish specialized commercial claims parts for handling certain types of legal claims, with a focus on simplifying and expediting the judicial process for commercial disputes. Specifically, the bill defines "commercial claims" as monetary actions under a certain threshold, primarily involving businesses with principal offices in New York, where the defendant resides or conducts business in the same county as the court. The bill introduces a streamlined, informal procedure for filing and resolving these claims, including provisions for consumer transactions between a business and an individual. Key features include a simplified filing process with lower fees, the ability to schedule hearings at convenient times (including evening sessions), and an emphasis on doing "substantial justice" between parties without being strictly bound by traditional legal procedural rules. The bill also establishes guidelines for how businesses can file claims, limits the number of claims a business can file per month, and includes provisions to prevent harassment or oppressive use of the commercial claims process. Additionally, the bill includes mechanisms for enforcing judgments, such as indexing judgments, issuing information subpoenas, and potentially impacting a business's licensing status if judgments remain unpaid. The new procedures are designed to provide an alternative, more accessible method of resolving commercial disputes compared to traditional court processes.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

REFERRED TO JUDICIARY (on 01/27/2025)

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