Terms Used In N.Y. General Business Law 69-W

  • Department: means the department of state. See N.Y. General Business Law 69-L
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.

The official acts of the secretary of state and department shall be prima facie evidence of the facts therein and shall be entitled to be received in evidence in all actions at law and other legal proceedings in any court or before any board, body or officer.