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Steven J Ahmuty Jr

Steven J Ahmuty Jr

February 05, 2002 | New York Law Journal

Appellate Practice: Preparation of the Record on Appeal

CPLR 5526 prescribes the contents of the record on appeal. On an appeal from a final judgment, the record consists of the notice of appeal, the judgment-roll (see CPLR 5017[b]), the corrected transcript of the proceedings if a trial or hearing was held, any relevant exhibits, any other reviewable order (see CPLR 5501[a]), and any opinions in the case.

By Thomas R. Newman And Steven J. Ahmuty Jr.

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March 05, 2002 | New York Law Journal

Appellate Practice

U nder New York law, an order denying a motion for reargument of a prior motion is not appealable. A purported appeal from such an order will therefore be dismissed. Conversely, an order granting reargument is appealable, even though the court may adhere to its prior decision and the outcome is the same as though reargument had been denied. The difference between a motion for reargument and one for renewal is significant in terms of appellate consequences. An order denying a motion for renewal of a prior mo

By Thomas R. Newman And Steven J. Ahmuty Jr.

8 minute read

April 24, 2003 | New York Law Journal

Appellate Practice

By Thomas R. Newman And Steven J. Ahmuty Jr.

10 minute read

January 05, 2005 | New York Law Journal

Appellate Practice

Thomas R. Newman, of counsel to Duane Morris, and Steven J. Ahmuty Jr., a partner at Shaub, Ahmuty, Citrin & Spratt, write that, in New York state practice, an order of the Supreme Court denying a motion for summary judgment is immediately appealable to the Appellate Division, as of right, by the unsuccessful movant. Finality is not required.

By Thomas R. Newman and Steven J. Ahmuty Jr.

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November 03, 2004 | New York Law Journal

Appellate Practice

Thomas R. Newman, of counsel to Duane Morris, and Steven J. Ahmuty Jr., a partner at Shaub, Ahmuty, Citrin & Spratt, examine Computech International, Inc. v. Compaq Computer Corp., which contains an excellent discussion of partial final judgments pursuant to Rule 54(b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

By Thomas R. Newman and Steven J. Ahmuty Jr.

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