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Damaris E. Torrent
Court of Claims Judge · Westchester County Court of Claims
Biography
Professional career
- Court of Claims Judge — Westchester County, New York, appointed by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo in 2021 for a term beginning in 2021
- Acting Supreme Court Justice — Westchester County, 9th Judicial District, covering Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester counties
- Judge serving on the New York State Court of Claims for Westchester County and as an Acting Supreme Court Justice in Westchester County
- Prior Service: Acting justice in Westchester County Supreme Court; legal career includes roles in public service and private practice
Education
Additional information
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Courtroom Technology
Courtwide
The New York Court of Claims publishes courtroom evidence-presentation technology, including document/photo/object/video presentation and laptop connections in specified courtrooms.
With minimal effort, attorneys can present documents, color photos, objects, videos, and use electronic presentations to bring details to the court.Court of Claims Courtroom Technology ↗
Recording and broadcasting
Statewide
New York statewide rules require permission before photographing, filming, videotaping, audiotaping, broadcasting, or telecasting in court facilities, including courtrooms.
Taking photographs, films or videotapes, or audiotaping, broadcasting or telecasting, in a courthouse including any courtroom, office or hallway thereof, at any time or on any occasion, whether or not the court is in session, is forbidden, unless permission of the Chief Administrator of the Courts or a designee of the Chief Administrator is first obtainedPart 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings ↗
Exhibits
Statewide
The official Guide to New York Evidence identifies court control over presentation of evidence as a statewide evidence topic; counsel should expect the assigned judge to control the mode and order of proof.
1.07. COURT CONTROL OVER PRESENTATION OF EVIDENCEGuide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role ↗
Published courtroom rules
Judge and named-part rules
Published judge / part rules (92 excerpts)
See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.
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Conferences and appearances
The Court encourages and is available to facilitate the settlement of all matters. Accordingly, all parties are encouraged to negotiate, compromise, and submit stipulations to the Court resolving any or all issues in a case assigned to this Part.
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Where all parties consent, counsel (or self-represented parties) may contact Chambers to request a conference for the purpose of resolving all or part of a pending motion or settling the matter in its entirety. In addition, in any case assigned to this Part, the Court may sua sponte direct the parties to attend such a conference with the Law Clerk or before the Court. Please be aware that the parties’ attendance at such a conference shall serve neither to delay the submission date of any motion, nor as a stay of the proceedings.
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The Court does not accept papers of any kind by fax transmission. Copies of letters, stipulations, affidavits/affirmations, or other correspondence pursuant to the Rules set forth below shall be e-mailed to the Secretary, the Court Clerk, and the Law Clerk with a copy to all counsel and/or self-represented parties.
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In addition, the correspondence must be uploaded to NYSCEF or, in a non-e-filed case, filed with the
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Unless otherwise directed by the Court in a particular case, all cases in which no Note of Issue has been filed will be scheduled for Preliminary and Compliance Conferences on Tuesdays. The information for
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Unless otherwise directed by the Court in a particular case, all Preliminary Conferences and Compliance Conferences will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams video conference as indicated above, and all Settlement Conferences will be conducted in person in Courtroom 800, 8th Floor of the Courthouse Tower.
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All counsel who appear before the Court must be familiar with the case and be fully authorized to enter into agreements as to both substantive and procedural matters on behalf of their clients. Attorneys appearing “of counsel” to the attorneys of record and self-represented parties shall be held to the same requirements. Failure to comply with this rule may be regarded as a default. All counsel and self- represented parties must be on time for all scheduled appearances.
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If an action is settled, discontinued, or otherwise disposed of in any manner by the parties, counsel and self-represented parties shall immediately inform the Court by letter, along with a copy of the Stipulation of Discontinuance, and, in an e-filed case, by filing the Stipulation via NYSCEF. In a non-e-filed case, the Stipulation of Discontinuance must be filed with the County Clerk, with a copy provided to Chambers.
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All parties and counsel are expected to conduct themselves appropriately in all in-court and out-of-court (virtual) proceedings and in their communications with each other and to the Court. Personal attacks upon parties, counsel or the Court will not be tolerated and may result in the imposition of sanctions as the Court determines to be warranted under the circumstances.
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Ex parte communications are strictly prohibited except upon consent of all counsel, or with respect to scheduling matters, the presentation of orders to show cause for signature, or where otherwise permitted by law. Please be aware that all prohibited ex parte communications may be disregarded without any notice, i.e. e-mails, correspondence or telephone messages will not be returned. The Court will not, under any circumstances, consider and distribute any improper ex parte communication.
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Counsel are directed to inform their clients that under no circumstances shall any represented party engage in any conversation or exchange any communication with the Court’s staff (see CPLR 321[a]).
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Counsel and self-represented parties should address questions regarding scheduling or adjournment of appearances to the Secretary, the Part Clerk, and the Law Clerk at the e-mail addresses listed above.
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Requests to adjourn a scheduled appearance shall be submitted at least two days prior to the scheduled appearance date and shall state: (1) the scheduled appearance date; (2) whether the scheduled date has previously been adjourned; (3) whether all parties consent to the requested adjournment; and (4) at least three proposed adjourned dates, which shall be on the appropriate day of the week in accordance with Section I. B. above. In the absence of consent of all parties, the request shall also state the reason(s) for the requested adjournment. Adjournment requests based on the engagement of counsel shall be accompanied by an Affirmation of Engagement in compliance with 22 NYCRR § 125.1.
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Counsel for all parties shall familiarize themselves with the statewide E-Filing Rules (see §§ 202.5-b and 202.5bb of the Uniform Rules for the New York State Trial Courts, available at www.nycourts.gov/efile) and the Westchester County E-Filing Protocol available at: http://ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/9jd/e- file.shtml#ProtocolsRules. General questions about e-filing should be addressed to the E-Filing Resource Center at (646) 386-3033 or nyscef@nycourts.gov. Specific questions about local procedures should be addressed to the Westchester County Supreme Court Civil Calendar Office at (914) 824-5300.
Source page 3Filing and working copies
All documents filed in mandatory e-filed cases, except those documents subject to the “opt out” provision of § 202.5-bb of the Uniform Rules for the New York State Trial Courts, or documents subject to e-filing in which consent is being withheld, are to be filed through the New York State Courts E-Filing System (NYSCEF). All submissions to the Court, including proposed orders, judgments and letters must be electronically filed.
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All motions made by notice of motion or proceedings commenced by notice of petition assigned to this Part shall be made returnable on any Tuesday the Court is in session. All motions not returnable on a Tuesday will be administratively adjourned to the next Tuesday that the Court is in session.
Source page 4Motion practice
Unless otherwise directed by the Court, all motions are decided on submission only. A party seeking oral argument on a motion may submit a letter application to the Court, on notice to all other parties having appeared in the action or proceeding, at the time of filing of the motion or responsive papers. Requests for oral argument made after the time for such filing may not be considered. In addition, the Court, upon examination of the submissions of the parties, may sua sponte direct oral argument. If the Court directs oral argument, whether sua sponte or on application of a party, a member of the Court’s staff will notify the parties of the date and time for argument. In the absence of such notification, the motion will be decided on submission.
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Pursuant to those Rules, all Motions shall be made returnable in the Motion Support Office. With the exception of pre-motion conferences, all inquiries regarding motions, including adjournments, shall be directed to the Motion Support Office.
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If a proposed order to show cause is not filed via NYSCEF, the filing party shall provide an e-mail address at which the signed order to show cause can be delivered. If the order to show cause is signed by the Court, a copy of it shall be served in the manner set forth therein. Unless indicated otherwise, a court appearance is not required on the return date of an order to show cause. If an appearance is required, the order to show cause will so indicate and oral argument will be heard on the return date.
Source page 5Motion practice
When an order to show cause is to be presented to the Court which seeks temporary injunctive relief, including but not limited to a stay or a temporary restraining order, counsel for the moving party or any self-represented party shall demonstrate compliance with § 202.7(f) of the Uniform Rules for the New York State Trial Courts, regarding notice to affected parties.
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There shall be no stay of pretrial discovery resulting from the filing of a motion made pursuant to CPLR 3211 or 3212, unless otherwise ordered by the Court.
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All motion papers submitted to the Court, including orders to show cause, must be legible, and should be typewritten and double-spaced, with all exhibits labeled (and, in the case of hard copies, affixed with tab markings). Motion papers and all correspondence must indicate the index number assigned to the action.
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For any dispositive motion, the moving party shall include copies of all pleadings filed as of the date the motion is filed. The failure to comply with this requirement may result in the denial of the motion.
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On any motion seeking leave to renew or reargue a prior motion, the moving party must submit copies of all papers submitted and a copy of the decision on the prior motion. The failure to comply with this requirement may result in the denial of the motion.
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On any motion for leave to amend, supplement, or correct a pleading, in addition to the proposed amended, supplemental, or corrected pleading, the moving party shall submit copies of all pleadings filed as of the date of the motion. The failure to comply with this requirement may result in the denial of the motion.
Source page 6Motion practice
Where an order to show cause which seeks injunctive relief is to be presented to the Court, copies of the summons and complaint or petition commencing the underlying action must be provided to the Court by the moving party. The failure to comply with this requirement may result in the denial of the order to show cause. Where temporary injunctive relief is sought, counsel for the moving party or any self-represented party shall demonstrate compliance with § 202.7(f) of the Uniform Rules for the New York State Trial Courts regarding notice to affected parties.
Source page 6Motion practice
On any motion for a default judgment, proof must be presented that a military status investigation of all individual (non-corporate) defendants has been conducted after the time for each such defendant to appear or answer, as applicable, has passed.
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Parties must adhere to the provisions of the CPLR relating to submission of reply papers. Counsel and self-represented parties shall not set forth factual claims or legal arguments in reply papers that were not previously set forth. New factual claims and legal arguments not directly in response to factual claims or legal arguments offered in opposition to a motion or cross motion will not be considered by the Court in its determination of a motion or cross motion.
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Counsel and self-represented parties are reminded that the CPLR does not provide for the submission of sur-reply papers, however denominated, or the presentation of papers or letters to the Court after the return date of a motion. Motion practice by correspondence is not permitted. Any opposing counsel or self- represented party who receives a copy of such materials submitted in violation of this rule shall not respond to same.
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In the event that the parties settle, withdraw, or otherwise resolve all or part of a motion before a decision has been rendered, they shall immediately inform the Motion Support Office as indicated above and shall provide a copy of such notice to the Secretary, the Court Clerk, and the Law Clerk at the e-mail addresses listed above. In addition, a document detailing the withdrawal, settlement, or other resolution of the motion or any part thereof shall be filed via NYSCEF or, in a non-e-filed case, with the County Clerk, and mailed to the Court – Hon. Damaris E. Torrent, A.J.S.C., attn: Secretary / Law Clerk.
Source page 7Motion practice
In most instances, a written decision and order will be issued by the Court following submission of the motion. The decision and order will be filed by the Court through NYSCEF or, in a non-e-filed case, with the County Clerk. E-filing parties shall serve documents in hard copy on parties who have not recorded their participation in NYSCEF and shall e-file proof of such service.
Source page 7Filing and working copies
In certain instances, the Court will render a decision from the bench. Any party seeking a written order shall submit to the Court a proposed order supported by a copy of the transcript of the proceedings at which the bench decision was rendered. The signed order will be filed by the Court through NYSCEF or, in a non-e-filed case, with the County Clerk. E-filing parties shall serve documents in hard copy on parties who have not recorded their participation in NYSCEF and shall e-file proof of such service.
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Prior to the commencement of the trial or hearing, counsel shall ascertain the availability of all witnesses and subpoenaed documents. Counsel for any party or any self-represented party who has issued subpoenas for the production of records shall request that the Court Clerk obtain all subpoenaed documents from the file room and shall provide a list of such documents.
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Upon reporting to the Court for a trial or a hearing, counsel and any self-represented party shall immediately advise the Court Clerk if the services of a foreign language interpreter are required for any party or witness, or if any special services are required for any party or witness who is hearing-impaired or who suffers from any other disability. Similarly, the Court Clerk shall be immediately informed if there is a need for an easel, shadow box, blackboard, white board, or any other trial aid. Projection equipment, screens, and/or extension cords shall be provided by counsel.
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4. A list of all exhibits the party expects to use at trial, indicating whether such exhibits are stipulated for admission into evidence or are marked only for identification.
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After filing the above listed submissions with the Court, counsel and any self-represented party shall meet with the assigned Court Reporter to pre-mark all exhibits for identification. Any exhibits whose admission is agreed upon by the parties shall be pre-marked for admission.
Source page 8Communications with chambers
Immediately preceding the commencement of the trial, the Court will conduct a conference with all counsel and self-represented parties to discuss preliminary matters and the possibility of settlement. At this conference, counsel must have full authority to settle, or be able to immediately reach the person with such authority by telephone. Additionally, all counsel and self-represented parties shall be prepared to:
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5. Discuss scheduling, as well as the number of witnesses to be called at trial, any anticipated issues regarding the attendance at trial of any party, attorney or witnesses, and any other practical problems the Court should consider in scheduling.
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6. Alert the Court as to any anticipated requests for a jury instruction relating to missing witnesses or evidence.
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Immediately preceding the commencement of the trial, all transcripts of examinations before trial that may be used either to refresh a witness’ recollection or for cross-examination shall be provided to the Court. If any part of a transcript of an examination before trial or other recorded proceeding will be read as evidence-in-chief, the proponent of the transcript shall provide a complete copy of it to the Court immediately preceding the commencement of the trial, with citations to the page and line numbers for all portions to be read.
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Any counsel or self-represented party who is presenting an argument or otherwise addressing the Court, including the making of objections, shall stand while doing so, unless the Court directs otherwise. Any party or counsel who requires a reasonable accommodation in the form of permission to remain seated while addressing the Court is encouraged to contact the Law Clerk via e-mail at bshaffer@nycourts.gov prior to the commencement of trial; however, failure to do so shall not be deemed a waiver of the right to request such an accommodation, which may be sought at any time. All parties and counsel shall assume that an adversary who addresses the Court while seated has received permission to do so; the Court, and not parties or counsel, will raise this issue if necessary. If it is believed that argument on an objection is necessary, to avoid any inappropriate influence on the jury, counsel or self-represented party shall request permission to approach the bench for a sidebar conference to discuss the matter.
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All remarks and all requests, such as for a read-back of testimony or the assistance of a Court Officer, shall be directed to the Court. Comments shall not be made to opposing counsel or self-represented parties. Personal attacks upon parties, counsel or the Court will not be tolerated and may result in the imposition of sanctions as determined by the Court to be warranted under the circumstances. Parties and counsel shall not attempt to speak over an adversary; only one person shall speak at a time. If a significant discussion with an adversary is required, permission to approach the bench for a sidebar conference should be requested.
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Counsel or self-represented parties shall not show anything, including an exhibit or proposed exhibit, to a witness without first showing it to all opposing counsel and self-represented parties. If any counsel or self- represented party believes this procedure will compromise their trial strategy, they shall first request a pre-offer ruling outside the presence of the jury.
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Any counsel or self-represented party who intends during summation to use any type of demonstrative exhibit not marked into evidence must advise the Court and all other counsel and self-represented parties of that intention at the pre-charge conference. Failure to comply with this rule may result in an order precluding use of the exhibit during summation.
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Counsel or self-represented parties shall not approach a witness on the stand during questioning without the Court’s permission. In the absence of such permission, the questioning counsel or self-represented party shall not come closer to the witness stand than the line created by the front of the table occupied by plaintiff’s counsel. While conducting the examination of a witness, the questioning counsel or self- represented party shall not intentionally make eye to eye contact with the jurors.
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The questioning counsel or self-represented party shall allow the witness to complete their answer to a question before asking another question. Counsel or self-represented parties shall not interrupt a witness in the middle of an answer unless the answer is entirely unresponsive, in which case a ruling from the Court shall be requested. If an objection is made during the examination of a witness, the questioning counsel or self-represented party shall not make further inquiry of the witness until the Court rules on the objection.
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L. Applications for Mistrial or Curative Instruction Counsel or self-represented parties who wish to make an application for a mistrial or for a curative instruction based upon the conduct of an adversary shall address the Court and request the Court’s permission to make an application outside the presence of the Jury. Whenever practicable, such a request shall be timed so as to minimize disruption of the proceeding, for example, at the conclusion, not in the middle, of a summation. The reasons for such a request shall be presented to the Court and opposing counsel at a sidebar conference, after which the Court will determine whether to excuse the Jury prior to the application being placed on the record. Under no circumstances shall counsel or self-represented parties attempt to argue or discuss the propriety of an adversary’s conduct in the presence of the Jury, unless otherwise directed by the Court.
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In all jury trials, a complete list of requests to charge shall be submitted to the Court immediately upon assignment to this Part for trial, with copies to be provided to all other counsel and self-represented parties. If a requested charge is drawn from the current Pattern Jury Instructions (PJI), only the PJI number need
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be submitted. Where deviations from, or additions to, the PJI are requested, or where an instruction has a space for facts or other information to be filled in, the full text of such requests or insertions must be submitted in writing, together with any supporting legal authority. In addition, such proposals shall be prepared in Microsoft Word format and e-mailed to the Law Clerk at bshaffer@nycourts.gov. At the final charge conference, if marshaling of the evidence is required as to a particular jury charge, counsel and all self-represented parties shall provide the Court with the proposed facts they seek to be presented to the jury.
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Immediately upon assignment to this Part for trial, counsel for the parties and any self-represented parties shall jointly prepare a verdict sheet. If agreement cannot be reached, each party shall present a proposed verdict sheet which shall be served upon all other parties. The verdict sheet shall be in a final, typewritten form, which may be given by the Court to the jury. In addition, the proposed verdict sheet(s) shall be prepared in Microsoft Word format and e-mailed to the Law Clerk at bshaffer@nycourts.gov.
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O. Post-Trial Submissions At the conclusion of any non-jury trial, in accordance with the schedule set by the Court, the parties shall jointly submit a transcript of the proceeding, and each party shall separately prepare and submit a post- trial memorandum.
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In a matrimonial action, each party shall also submit proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and a proposed Judgment of Divorce. Following a trial of equitable distribution issues, each party’s post- trial submissions shall identify each item of property as separate or marital and shall state the value of each item of property. Each submission shall also identify all of the parties’ outstanding debts as either separate or marital and shall state the amount of each debt. All assertions as to the separate or marital status of each item of property and the value thereof and each outstanding debt and the amount thereof shall be supported to citations to the trial transcript.
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P. Conclusion of Trial At the conclusion of trial, counsel and any self-represented parties are expected to file any materials necessary to complete the record for purposes of any appeal. In addition, all materials used during the trial shall be removed from the courtroom immediately upon conclusion of the trial. Materials not timely removed may be discarded.
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Q. Check-in At the start of each day of trial, all counsel and self-represented parties shall check in with the Court Clerk to ensure that the Court will be aware of your presence.
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Absent the Court’s permission obtained in advance, no counsel, party or witness shall bring any food or beverage into the courtroom, except coffee or tea in a covered container or water/soda/juice in a plastic
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bottle with a cap. Any party or counsel who requires a reasonable accommodation, or who intends to call a witness who requires a reasonable accommodation, in the form of permission to bring into the courtroom any food or beverage not delineated above is encouraged to contact the Law Clerk via e-mail at bshaffer@nycourts.gov prior to the commencement of trial; however, failure to do so shall not be deemed a waiver of the right to request such an accommodation, which may be sought at any time. All parties and counsel shall assume that an adversary or a witness who brings such items into the courtroom has received permission to do so; the Court, and not parties or counsel, will raise this issue if necessary.
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With the exception of counsel, no person may be physically present in the same room as a party or a witness, and a party or witness may not communicate by any means with any individual while under oath.
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Counsel must clearly announce their intent to engage in private communication with their client prior to attempting to do so.
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A witness and counsel must be visible on screen while the witness is under oath, whether together in the same room or in separate locations.
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All electronic devices except those being used to communicate with the Court shall me muted at all times.
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Parties, counsel and witnesses shall not use the “chat” function to communicate during a virtual appearance. All individuals are advised to remain cognizant of the fact that messages sent via the “chat” function in Microsoft Teams are public and cannot be deleted or erased.
Source page 13Discovery
Discovery demands shall be served on or before ___________________________________. Responses shall be served on or before __________________________________________.
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2. DEPOSITIONS:**Parties may not adjourn dates without filing a request for an extension.
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a. Plaintiff(s) deposition(s) shall be completed on or before _________________________. ______________________________________________________________________.
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2. Defendant(s) deposition(s) shall be completed on or before _______________________. ______________________________________________________________________.
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3. Nonparty subpoenas shall be served within 10 days of obtaining a witness’s address. All nonparty depositions shall be completed on or before _________________________.
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4. Post deposition demands shall be served within 20 days of a deposition.
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a. Physical examination(s) of plaintiff shall be designated by defendant(s) and completed within 45 days of the completion of plaintiff’s deposition.
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NONCOMPLIANCE with this Order shall be grounds for waiver of outstanding discovery, a truncated schedule for any remaining discovery, striking pleadings or other relief pursuant to CPLR 3126, imposition of costs and/or sanctions, and any other relief the Court deems warranted. Noncompliance with discovery deadlines will not delay the Court’s issuance of a Trial Readiness Order upon the expiration of Standards & Goals. Any party failing to appear at a Compliance Conference shall be bound by the terms hereof, and any disclosure demands not raised at a Compliance Conference are deemed waived. All parties shall appear for a Compliance Conference on ________________________ using the Microsoft Teams link in this Part’s Rules.
Source page 15Discovery
If a party has opted out of NYSCEF, the completed form may be sent by mail, or email to bshaffer@nycourts.gov. Pursuant to 22 NYCRR §202.12, all disclosure must be completed within 12 or 15 months in standard and complex cases, respectively.
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Defendant(s). x It is hereby STIPULATED by and between all parties to the within action that disclosure shall
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a. Examinations before trial shall be conducted as follows (priority shall be in accordance with
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Plaintiff(s) shall appear for examination before trial at , on , at a.m./p.m. and shall produce all relevant books, papers, records, and other material for use at the deposition, including .
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Defendant(s) shall appear for examination before trial at , on , at a.m./p.m. and shall produce all relevant books, papers, records, and other material for use at the deposition, including .
Source page 18Communications with chambers
b. Attorneys seeking rulings on objections or making application for any other relief pertaining to the depositions shall communicate with the Preliminary Conference Part by email or telephone conference call for a determination and shall make no motion in the absence of a conference with the Court and a good faith effort to resolve the matter without unnecessary motion practice.
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c. Once begun, a deposition shall continue until completed and shall not be adjourned without further order of the Court, unless all parties agree that the adjournment of such deposition does not delay or otherwise impede any party’s ability to perform or enforce any of the terms of this Stipulation.
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d. The transcript of an examination before trial shall be delivered to the party deposed within forty-five (45) days of the deposition, and shall be returned, duly executed thereafter pursuant to CPLR 3116 (a).
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e. Depositions of all parties shall be completed on or before .
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f. Depositions of all non-party witnesses shall be completed on or before .
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a. On or before , all parties shall exchange names and addresses of all witnesses, and shall exchange statements of opposing parties and photographs, or if none, shall so state in writing.
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b. All parties shall exchange information relating to expert witnesses in compliance with CPLR §3101 and the governing case law.
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c. Demands for Discovery and Inspection (CPLR §3120) shall be served on or before .
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d. All responses to Discovery and Inspection demands shall be served no later than after receipt of the opposing party’s demands.
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e. Objections to disclosure, inspection or examination shall be made in conformity with the provisions of CPLR §3122.
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f. Supplemental Demands for Discovery and Inspection may be served with respect to items as to which the demanding party could not reasonably have demanded in such party’s prior Demand(s) for Discovery and Inspection, provided such Supplemental Demands are served at least twenty (20) days (or if service is by mail twenty-five [25] days) prior to the expiration of the time herein set forth for the completion of disclosure. Responses to such Supplemental Demands shall be served within the time provided by CPLR §3120, except that objections to Supplemental Demands shall be interposed sufficiently in advance of the time hereinafter set forth for the completion of disclosure so as to permit the demanding party a reasonable time to seek, and obtain a conference with the Court with respect to such objections and to request an extension of the time to complete disclosure.
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g. All demands for production of books, documents, records and other writings relevant to the issues in this case shall be deemed to include a demand for production of any photograph, audiotape, videotape, computer disk or program and e-mail.
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h. All Interrogatories shall be served on or before . Responses shall be served in conformity with CPLR §3133.
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With respect to additional disclosure issues, the parties shall comply with the following
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a. In the event that there is a need for a Confidentiality/Non-Disclosure Agreement prior to disclosure, the part(y) demanding same shall prepare and circulate the proposed agreement. If the parties cannot agree as to same, they shall promptly notify the Court. The failure to promptly seek a confidentiality agreement may result in a waiver of same (22 NYCRR §216.1). Any Confidentality/Non-Disclosure Agreement will be “so ordered” or entered as an Order of the Court only upon compliance with 22 N.Y.C.R.R. §216.1.
Source page 19Adjournments
Pursuant to 22 NYCRR §202.28, the attorney for defendant is directed to file a stipulation or statement of discontinuance with the Court within (a) 30 days of the making of the payment required as a condition of the discontinuance; or (b) 30 days of the discontinuance in the event no payment is required as a condition of the discontinuance.
Source page 19Adjournments
No adjournments of any time directive above shall be permitted without the permission of the Court. This stipulation supercedes the statutory stay in CPLR §3214 for dispositive motions made pursuant to CPLR §§3211, 3212, or 3213.
Source page 20Conferences and appearances
Compliance Conference: All counsel and parties proceeding pro se shall appear at a compliance conference which shall be held via Microsoft Teams on .
Source page 21Shared court rules
22 NYCRR Part 206 — Uniform Rules Court Claims
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