New York Court of Claims: Commencing a Claim | Practical Law

New York Court of Claims: Commencing a Claim | Practical Law

A Practice Note discussing how to bring a lawsuit in the New York Court of Claims. This Note discusses the jurisdiction and powers of the court, the Court of Claims Act (N.Y. Ct. Claims Act), and the Uniform Rules for the Court of Claims pertaining to commencing a legal action for money damages against the State of New York. This Note primarily addresses the time limitations to bring a claim, the requirements for pleading, filing, and service, and the procedure for obtaining permission to commence a late claim.

New York Court of Claims: Commencing a Claim

Practical Law Practice Note w-004-1064 (Approx. 25 pages)

New York Court of Claims: Commencing a Claim

by Practical Law Litigation
Maintained • New York
A Practice Note discussing how to bring a lawsuit in the New York Court of Claims. This Note discusses the jurisdiction and powers of the court, the Court of Claims Act (N.Y. Ct. Claims Act), and the Uniform Rules for the Court of Claims pertaining to commencing a legal action for money damages against the State of New York. This Note primarily addresses the time limitations to bring a claim, the requirements for pleading, filing, and service, and the procedure for obtaining permission to commence a late claim.