New York Laws > General Obligations > Article 5 > Title 15-A – Designation of Person In Parental Relation
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§ 5-1551 | Power of parent to designate a person in parental relation |
§ 5-1552 | Form of designation |
§ 5-1553 | Scope of designation |
§ 5-1554 | Revocation of designation |
§ 5-1555 | Effect of designation |
Terms Used In New York Laws > General Obligations > Article 5 > Title 15-A - Designation of Person In Parental Relation
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- 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.
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.