§ 4001 Powers of referees
§ 4011 Sequence of trial
§ 4012 Marked pleadings furnished
§ 4013 Trial elsewhere than at courthouse
§ 4014 Duration of trial
§ 4015 Time for motion for referee or advisory jury
§ 4016 Opening and closing statements
§ 4017 Objections
§ 4018 Increased damages
§ 4019 Recording in camera interviews of infants

Terms Used In New York Laws > Civil Practice Law and Rules > Article 40 - Trial Generally

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.