In New York, this type of substitute motion is called an "Order to Show Cause." An order to show cause can be heard anytime the court directs, even fewer than the usual eight days, and even as short as a few hours later, if the court is convinced there's a real emergency.
This notice of appearance is a standard template that attorneys, including those admitted pro hac vice, can use to record their appearance in an action pending in New York Supreme Court. A notice of appearance notifies the court and other parties that you represent a party in the litigation.
The Kings County Supreme Court handles felony criminal and civil matters, including name changes, matrimonial cases, foreclosures, mental hygiene applications, and elder law cases. Explore the website for sample forms and guides, court procedures, and information regarding a pending case.
The Brooklyn Supreme Courthouse is located on Adams Street between Joralemon and Johnson Streets. It also houses the Registrar's Office, County Clerk, and Surrogate's Court. Construction on the Supreme Courthouse began in 1955.
Also, although it is a trial court, the Supreme Court sits as a "single great tribunal of general state-wide jurisdiction, rather than an aggregation of separate courts sitting in the several counties or judicial districts of the state." The Supreme Court is established in each of New York's 62 counties.
Brooklyn | Eastern District of New York | United States District Court.
The Court of Appeals is New York's highest court, composed of a Chief Judge and six Associate Judges. In general, the Court of Appeals hears civil and criminal cases on appeal from the other appellate courts. Its review is generally limited to questions of law.
To begin an action in Small Claims Court, a person, or someone acting on his or her behalf, must come to the Small Claims Court Clerk's office in the proper county and fill out a statement of claim. To find out where the clerk's office is located in your county, click on Locations.