Veronica G. Hummel at a glance
- Current role
- Supreme Court Justice, Bronx County Civil Term, General IAS Part 20
- Jurisdiction
- New York · State
- Judicial service
- Active
- Term and retention
- Current term ends 2028
Veronica G. Hummel
Supreme Court Justice, Bronx County Civil Term, General IAS Part 20 · Bronx County Supreme Court, Civil Term
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Biography
Professional career
- Acting Justice, New York Supreme Court, Bronx County, NY, 2020-present
- Judge, New York Court of Claims, NY, 2020-2028
Education
- Pace University-New York — J.D.
- Columbia University in the City of New York — LL.M.
Additional information
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Powerpoint And Innovative Presentations
Courtwide
In a Bronx County Summary Jury Trial, counsel may use innovative jury presentations, including medical records, reports, and PowerPoint.
Counsel are encouraged to use innovative methods of presentation to the jury, including medical records, reports, PowerPoint presentationsBronx County Summary Jury Trial Rules ↗
Exhibits
Courtwide
Evidence or trial notebooks intended for the jury in a Bronx County Summary Jury Trial must be exchanged 30 days before trial or the material may be precluded.
Any evidence or trial notebook intended for the jury must be exchanged thirty (30) days prior to trial or may be precludedBronx County Summary Jury Trial Rules ↗
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 ↗
Statewide
In New York Supreme Court and County Court civil cases, the court may require indexed trial exhibit binders, notebooks, or electronic equivalents for the court, counsel, and witnesses.
The court may direct that on the first day of trial or at such other time as the court may set, counsel shall submit an indexed binder or notebook, or the electronic equivalent, of trial exhibits for the court's use.Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court ↗
Statewide
Civil trial counsel in New York Supreme Court and County Court must confer before trial and attempt to agree on exhibits to be offered without objection, unless the court directs otherwise.
Counsel for the parties shall consult prior to trial and shall in good faith attempt to agree upon the exhibits that will be offered into evidence without objection.Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court ↗
Remote appearances
Courtwide
Live or prerecorded video testimony is permitted in a Bronx County Summary Jury Trial.
Video taped testimony, live or pre-recorded, is permittedBronx County Summary Jury Trial Rules ↗
Statewide
For Commercial Division matters, New York rules encourage Virtual Evidence Courtrooms for managing and presenting trial evidence after authorization by request or court direction.
Virtual Evidence Courtrooms (VECs) may be used to facilitate real-time access to trial exhibits and other relevant documents.Part 202.70 Commercial Division Rules: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms and Trial Exhibits ↗
Statewide
For New York criminal proceedings, virtual and hybrid appearances are governed by Part 200 consent, objection, public-access, and calendar-update requirements.
For all hybrid proceedings, all electronic appearances shall be projected in the physical courtroom in which the in-person portion of the proceeding is taking place in such a manner as to provide a reasonable opportunity for members of the public to view and hear the participants appearing electronically.Part 200: Uniform Rules for Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction ↗
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 ↗
Published courtroom rules
Judge and named-part rules
Published judge / part rules (99 excerpts)
See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.
Official rules document ↗ · Collected 2026-10-27
Trial exhibits and witnesses
2. All parties shall be familiar with the Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court & the County Court, 22 N.Y.C.R.R. § 202 et seq. (the Uniform Rules). The Uniform Rules are available online at https://ww2.nycourts.gov/rules/trialcourts/202.shtml.
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3. All cases and submissions in Part 20 shall be filed electronically through the New York State Courts E-Filing (NYSCEF) system. This rule does not apply to pro se litigants, although they are strongly encouraged to make use of e-filing through
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4. Attorneys, and pro se litigants who choose to use NYSCEF, shall be familiar with NYSCEF procedures. For assistance with NYSCEF e-filing, parties may contact the NYSCEF Resource Center during weekdays, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at (646) 386-3033 or nyscef@nycourts.gov. Pro se litigants may create a NYSCEF account and access instructions for its use at https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/nyscef/ UnRepresentedHome.
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5. Until further notice, unless otherwise specifically notified, all Part 20 appearances, excepting trials, framed issues hearings, and inquests, shall be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams. Parties shall be VERY familiar with the use of Teams, including the use of the conversation panel, and proficient in the use of the computer and video technology necessary for Teams conferences.
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6. If the Court schedules a virtual appearance, chambers will post a Court Notice on NYSCEF and send a Teams calendar invitation and link to the email addresses registered for service in NYSCEF. No other notice of the appearance will be provided by chambers. Counsel must, therefore, ensure that their registered email addresses for service remain current in NYSCEF at all times. Attorneys must also register for eTrack for all Part 20 cases and regularly check eCourts for scheduled appearances. To create an eTrack account or to log into eTrack, please visit https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/webcivil/etrackLogin. Failure to appear at a scheduled virtual conference will be deemed a default under Uniform Rule 202.27 and may result in the imposition of sanctions, including, where appropriate, the dismissal of the complaint or striking of a pleading. Defaults will not be excused for lack of notice.
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7. In non–e-filed cases, pro se litigants and attorneys must provide contact information to chambers and the Part Clerk so that Teams invitations and links, as well as other important communications, can be sent to the parties. Pro se litigants may contact the Bronx County Supreme Court Help Center at 718-618-1350.
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8. Part 20 is a paperless part. No hard copies of motion or other filings shall be sent to chambers without prior approval.
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9. Parties, including pro se litigants, are under a continuing obligation to notify the Court as promptly as possible should: (a) an action settle, be discontinued, or otherwise be disposed; (b) a motion be resolved, be withdrawn, or become wholly or partially moot; or (c) a party die or file a bankruptcy petition. The required notice shall be by letter e-filed to NYSCEF or, as to pro se litigants only, by email to courtattorneypart20bx@nycourts.gov.
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10. Attorneys must have access to a computer and NYSCEF for all virtual and in- person appearances.
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11. Inquiries concerning scheduling, appearances, adjournments, and case status shall be directed to the Part Clerk (bxsupciv-ia20@nycourts.gov). Do not contact the Part Clerk concerning the status of a decision on a motion. Neither the Part Clerk
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12. All communications with chambers shall be by letter filed to NYSCEF. Chambers receives immediate notification of such filings and will promptly review them and, if necessary, respond.
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13. Parties shall not telephone chambers. The only exception to this rule is EMERGENCY SITUATIONS requiring immediate Court intervention. If a call is not answered, leave a voicemail message with your name, telephone number, email address, index number, and a short explanation of the issue, and chambers will return your call as soon as possible.
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14. Parties shall not email chambers or the law clerks. The exceptions to this rule are: (a) responding to an email from chambers or the law clerks; (b) the parties have received prior Court permission; or (c) an email is expressly authorized in these rules. If an email to chambers is authorized, all parties must be copied to avoid ex parte communication. Justice Hummel shall not be included on any emails sent to chambers.
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16. All requests for an adjournment shall be made by letter e-filed to NYSCEF. Requests made by email or telephone will not be considered. This rule does not apply to pro se litigants, however, who may request an adjournment by email to courtattorneypart20bx@nycourts.gov. The Part Clerk is not authorized to grant adjournments.
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a. All adjournments of a conference, oral argument, hearing, trial, or other appearance require prior Court approval.
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b. Requests to adjourn a conference, oral argument, inquest, or hearing must be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled date and time. Unless the reason for a request made within 48 hours of the scheduled appearance is TRULY AN EMERGENCY, such a request will be denied.
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c. Any adjournment request must state: (i) whether the request is on consent of all parties; (ii) the reason for the request; and (iii) the length of the
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adjournment sought. Requests that do not contain the required information will be denied.
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d. An appearance will not be adjourned simply because all parties consent; adjournment remains within the Court’s discretion. If an adjournment request is opposed, a responsive letter shall be e-filed to NYSCEF within 24 hours, and the failure to do so will result in the waiver of any objection.
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202.8(e)(2) and 202.8-a(c). Specifically, without a Court order, a motion may not “be adjourned
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(ii) the reason for the request; and (iii) the length of the adjournment sought. Requests that do not
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A motion will not be adjourned simply because all parties consent;
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responsive letter shall be e-filed to NYSCEF within 24 hours, and the failure to do so will result
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in the waiver of any objection. Parties should not assume that an adjournment request will be
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One purpose and benefit of NYSCEF is to ensure that discovery need only be exchanged once. Hence, unless an exception to NYSCEF’s filing requirements applies or an established principle of confidentiality prevents upload, all pleadings, bills of particulars, discovery demands and responses, interrogatories, CPLR 3101(d) notices, expert reports, photographs, and other discovery are to be uploaded to NYSCEF. All parties are deemed served with such items upon the upload to NYSCEF
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Upon the filing of a preliminary conference request or the first disclosure motion, a Preliminary Conference/Case Scheduling Order (“CSO”) will be automatically generated within 60 days and uploaded to NYSCEF in lieu of holding a conference. All parties appearing in NYSCEF will be deemed served with the CSO upon its filing. Parties shall strictly comply with discovery obligations by the dates set forth in the CSO (22 NYCRR §202.20-e). Extensions of deadlines set forth in the CSO must be requested at a compliance conference and will only be granted upon a showing of good cause. If 60 days have elapsed, issue is joined, and a CSO has not been uploaded, contact bxsupciv-ia20@nycourts.gov.
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After sixty (60) days from the date of the Preliminary Conference Order, plaintiff is directed to request a compliance conference in writing by uploading a letter to NYSCEF and copying all interested parties. The mandatory compliance conference can be waived if parties stipulate to the resolution of all outstanding discovery issues. Parties shall upload a completed compliance conference form. part20-compliance-conference-order.pdf (nycourts.gov)
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Prior to filing a discovery motion, a request for a pre-motion virtual conference must be
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complied with, the request will be denied. Use NYSCEF label REQUEST FOR PRE-MOTION
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CONFERENCE (COMPLIANCE PART). If the request for a pre-motion conference is granted, a
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f. Section 202.20-f provides, in pertinent part: “In the event that a discovery dispute cannot be resolved other than through motion practice, each such discovery motion shall be supported by
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In the event a motion becomes moot or is being withdrawn, movant shall promptly upload a letter or stipulation to NYSCEF informing the Court. Additionally, should counsel resolve some matters amicably but still require a ruling on others, movant shall upload a letter informing the Court of the narrow issues that remain. Parties shall continue to engage in disclosure to the maximum extent possible until a decision is reached on the disputed discovery; discovery may only be stayed as provided for in the CSO.
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The parties shall proceed with all discovery (including D&I, depositions, and IMEs) using
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every available technology and must make every effort (including multiple telephone calls
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After a discovery stipulation has been signed by all parties the plaintiff shall e-file the
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of the stipulation, counsel shall print and sign the name of the attorney executing the discovery
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of the date of the Preliminary Conference Order. The failure to file a Note of Issue as required by
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Upon the completion of all discovery Plaintiff’s counsel shall upload to NYSCEF a
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A Note of Issue filed without the required stipulation that all discovery is complete is
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Plaintiff may not file a Note of Issue unless all discovery due by plaintiff has been
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19. The Court is available to conduct settlement conferences in all actions pending before Part 20 at any stage of the litigation. Before the Court will schedule a settlement conference, however, all parties must first agree to the conference and its usefulness.
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20. All requests for a settlement conference shall be made by stipulation or letter e- filed to NYSCEF. Requests made by email or telephone will not be considered. This rule does not apply to pro se litigants, however, who may request a settlement conference by email to courtattorneypart20bx@nycourts.gov.
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21. If a request for a settlement conference is made by letter rather than by a stipulation signed by all parties, the request shall expressly indicate whether all parties have been consulted and agree that the conference may serve to advance the case toward settlement or other resolution. Requests that omit this information will be denied.
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23. Pursuant to Uniform Rule 202.1(f), attorneys who appear for a settlement conference (or any other conference before Part 20) must be fully familiar with the facts and circumstances of the case and authorized to enter into binding agreements on behalf of their clients. Attorneys must appear with access to NYSCEF. Clients and/or adjusters must be available by telephone during the conference. Failure to comply with this rule—including by sending a per diem attorney lacking knowledge or authority—may be regarded as a default under Uniform Rule 202.27 and result in appropriate sanctions against the attorney of record.
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b. Working copies of e-filed motion papers shall not be submitted. This rule does not apply to video or other similar media filed in connection with a motion. These materials shall be mailed to chambers on CD or flash drive,
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and a duplicate copy shall be sent to all other parties to the case. The CD or flash drive shall be clearly labeled with the corresponding index number, motion sequence, and exhibit letter/number. In NYSCEF, the party submitting the media exhibit shall file a placeholder exhibit indicating that a copy of the video was sent to chambers, along with an affidavit of service indicating that the CD or flash drive was served on opposing counsel.
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i. All motion filings shall conform with the applicable requirements of the CPLR and Uniform Rules 202.5, 202.8, 202.8-a, and 202.8-b. The word limits contained in Uniform Rule 202.8-b(a) shall be strictly enforced.
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ii. Requests to expand the word limit for any particular filing shall be made well in advance of the deadline for that filing. The Court grants expansion requests sparingly, only upon good cause shown, and any expansion granted will very likely be smaller than requested.
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Expansion requests made on the eve of the filing deadline will not be viewed favorably, and no adjournments will be granted solely on the basis of a denial of an expansion request. The Court will inform a requesting party whether the expansion is granted or denied by e- filing of a Court Notice.
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c. Motion filings must include the contact information of the filing attorney or pro se litigant, including a current email address.
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d. Parties shall individually upload and identify by concise label all motion papers, including each individual exhibits (e.g., “Plaintiff’s Deposition Transcript,” “Certified Police Report,” etc.).
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e. No discovery motion shall be joined with a substantive motion. If this rule is violated, the motion will be denied with leave to renew as two or more separate motions. Discovery motions shall be filed separately.
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f. The filing of any motion shall not stay discovery. A stay of discovery may be requested separately for good cause shown; however, such stays will be granted rarely.
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g. If a Court order requires that the County Clerk make an entry to or amend the docket (e.g., the order directs the amendment of the caption), the moving party shall e-file to NYSCEF a completed form EF-23 (CPLR § 8019(c)), available online at https://iappscontent.courts.state.ny.us/NYSCEF/live/ forms/notice.to.county.clerk.pdf.
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i. All motions for summary judgment must be filed within 60 days of the filing of the Note of Issue. THIS DIRECTIVE
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ii. Unless sufficient justification is demonstrated,1 or unless expressly authorized by the Court in a prior order, each party shall be afforded only one opportunity to make a motion for summary judgment. Otherwise, a successive motion for summary judgment will be denied.
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iii. All motions for summary judgment shall be accompanied by a Uniform Rule 202.8-g(a) statement of material, undisputed facts (SOMF). Motions filed without an SOMF will be denied with leave to renew.
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iv. Opposition to a motion for summary judgment shall be accompanied by a Uniform Rule 202.8-g(b) SOMF responding to the movant’s SOMF. Parties are hereby on notice that failure to submit a responsive SOMF may result in all properly supported statements of fact contained in the moving SOMF being deemed admitted.
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v. Pursuant to Uniform Rule 202.8-g(d), “[e]ach statement of material fact by the movant or opponent . . . must be followed by citation to evidence submitted in support of or in opposition to the motion.” The Court construes this requirement strictly. In other words, a
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1 See Maggio v. 24 W. 57 APF, LLC, 134 A.D.3d 621, 625 (1st Dep’t 2015) (“Successive motions for summary judgment should not be entertained without a showing of newly discovered evidence or other sufficient justification.).
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responsive SOMF paragraph that simply states “Denied,” “Premature,” or “Lacks Knowledge,” or provides a similar response as if the moving SOMF were a pleading or discovery demand, is insufficient and will not prevent the corresponding paragraph or fact from being deemed admitted.
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a. Pursuant to Uniform Rule 202.8-d, motions may be brought by Order to Show Cause (OTSC) only when: (i) there is genuine urgency (e.g., applications for provisional relief); (ii) a stay is required; or (iii) a statute mandates proceeding by OTSC. If the OTSC fails to demonstrate that at least one of these circumstances applies, the OTSC will be denied with leave to renew as a motion on notice. Motions to vacate previous decisions must be brought by Notice of Motion unless true urgency exists.
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b. In any signed OTSC, the Court will indicate: (i) on whom the movant must serve the signed OTSC, the method of service, and the deadline(s) for completing such service; (ii) the deadline for e-filing proof of service to NYSCEF; (iii) whether reply papers are authorized (see Uniform Rule 202.8-d); and (iv) whether appearances and oral argument will be required on the motion and, if so, when, where, and how such oral argument will take place.
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i. If the Court does not indicate in the signed OTSC that an appearance is necessary, then no appearance is necessary, and the motion will be decided on the papers, unless the Court subsequently decides that oral argument is necessary. In that case, the Court will contact the parties to schedule oral argument.
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iii. To facilitate service, the attorney affirmation in support of the OTSC must include, to the extent known, email addresses for all parties that are required to be served with respect to the relief requested in the OTSC.
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i. OTSCs containing requests for temporary restraining orders (TRO) will generally not be heard ex parte. See Uniform Rule 202.7(f),
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202.8-e. In the absence of significant prejudice, a movant seeking a TRO must email their motion papers to opposing counsel, call opposing counsel, and UPLOAD A COPY TO NYSCEF at least 24 hours prior to when the movant wishes to be heard on the application. The movant must then immediately e-file proof of service of such notice to NYSCEF. The proof of service must contain opposing counsels’ email addresses. Failure to e-file proof of service of such notice may result in delayed consideration of the TRO application or even outright denial.
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ii. Pursuant to Uniform Rule 202.8-e, “[u]nless the moving party can demonstrate significant prejudice by reason of giving notice, or that notice could not be given despite a good faith effort to provide notice, a temporary restraining order should not be issue ex parte.” Thus, if a movant wishes its TRO application to be heard ex parte, the movant must e-file an affidavit justifying the request accordingly. If ex parte relief is authorized or warranted, the movant must still email the application papers to the Court as soon as practicable.
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After receiving the OTSC papers, the Court will notify the parties: (1) when letters in opposition to the TRO application must be e-filed and emailed to the Court; and (2) when a virtual conference via Microsoft Teams or, if deemed necessary, an in- person appearance will be held to the address the application. The Court will simultaneously provide the parties with a Teams invitation and link. Please note that, absent an emergency, if notice of the TRO application is provided on a Friday, the Court may not hear the application until the following week. Further, the ability to file a letter in opposition to the TRO application shall be without prejudice to submitting formal opposition.
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26. An Infant Compromise Order (ICO) is required to settle or otherwise discontinue the claims of an infant plaintiff. ICO applications are governed by CPLR §§ 1207 and 1208, Judiciary Law § 474, and Uniform Rule 202.67. If an ICO application does not strictly comply with the requirements set forth in these provisions, approval of the ICO will be delayed until full compliance is reached through additional or amended submissions.
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27. Where an action has already been initiated by the filing of a Summons and Complaint, an ICO should be sought through an ex parte application filed to NYSCEF using the label “Infant Compromise Order (Proposed).” Where no action
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has yet been initiated, the ICO should instead accompany the filing of a petition initiating a special proceeding. Where a petition is used, the petition must take the form of a pleading.
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i. In addition to e-filing the proposed ICO to NYSCEF, the movant shall also send a Word-format copy of the proposed ICO to the Court by email (courtattorneypart20bx@nycourts.gov).
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ii. The proposed ICO shall provide the name and address of a savings bank (as opposed to a commercial bank) in Bronx County in which the settlement funds will be deposited.
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ii. To the extent not already mandated by CPLR § 1208(b) and Uniform Rule 202.67(d), the attorney affirmation must also address: (1) the amount of available insurance, including excess insurance; (2) whether there are any applicable liens and their amount; and (3) whether the guardian or others involved in the accident received settlements and, if so, the others’ injuries and the amount paid to each.
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iii. The court finds that annuities offer significant financial benefits to infant plaintiffs. If the settlement is $100,000 or larger, OR if the child is twelve years or younger, an annuity is preferable. If the ICO does not, under these circumstances, include an annuity, the attorney must state why the attorney is not recommending that an annuity be purchased. If the court deems it appropriate, the court will direct that the settlement include the purchase of an annuity.
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i. In addition to the medical or hospital report(s) mandated by CPLR § 1208(c), the Court also requires an affirmation from a physician who has examined the infant recently. The affirmation must: (1) address whether the physician reviewed the infant’s prior medical records; (2) specify in detail the infant’s injuries resulting from the accident; (3) describe the treatment the infant received; and (4) state whether the physician believes the infant has made a full recovery or requires additional treatment.
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i. An affidavit from the infant attesting to his or her understanding of the settlement and consenting to it is only required if the infant is 14 or more years old.
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30. An ICO application involving a structured settlement must be supported by the following additional documents (in addition to the documents listed above
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31. The infant’s full name (other than initials) and date of birth (other than year) shall be redacted in all e-filed documents.
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32. Where there are multiple infants whose claims are sought to be compromised in an action, a separate ICO application must be filed, and a separate filing fee paid, for each infant.
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33. Trials are assigned to Part 20 under the direction of the Trial Assignment Part (TAP). When TAP assigns a trial to Part 20, it does so by FINDING that the parties and their witnesses are ready for trial from the time of assignment through the conclusion of the trial. Accordingly, all attorneys, parties, and witnesses shall be ready to proceed with trial on the assignment date and to continue day-to- day until verdict. If any party is not ready to immediately proceed with trial, prior to being assigned, that party shall inform the Justice presiding in TAP so that he or she may make the appropriate ruling.
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34. All trials shall begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. and end at 4:30 p.m. Trials will break at 1:00 p.m. and resume at 2:00 p.m.
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35. Trials shall be conducted on a continuous daily basis beginning after jury selection is complete.
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36. Adjournments of trials shall be granted only upon extraordinary and unanticipated circumstances. The unavailability of a witness whose testimony was known to be
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necessary to a party’s case prior to the assignment of the case to Part 20 for trial will not constitute such a circumstance.
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v. Identify all anticipated witnesses and the dates and times of their availability- Parties shall state, if known, whether a missing witness charge will be demanded.
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viii. Make any special requests, such as requests for an interpreter, media, or other technology equipment, etc.
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x. The parties shall Premark exhibits. Compliance with 22 NYCRR 202.422 is required.
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xi. Parties must upload copies of all prior court decisions and orders including those issued by an appellate court to NYSCEF.
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a. The attorneys shall select a jury as expeditiously as possible.
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b. No later than the end of the first day of jury selection, if a jury trial, or the end of the day of the pre-trial conference, if a bench trial, the parties shall exchange and submit to the Court, by both e-filing to NYSCEF and
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Counsel for the parties shall consult prior to trial and shall in good faith attempt to agree upon the exhibits that will be offered into evidence without objection. Unless otherwise directed by the court, prior to the commencement of the trial, each side shall mark its exhibits into evidence, subject to court approval, as to those to which no objection has been made. All exhibits not consented to shall be marked for identification only. If the trial exhibits are voluminous, counsel shall consult the clerk of the part for guidance. The court should rule upon the objections to the contested exhibits at the earliest possible time. Exhibits not previously demanded which are to be used solely for credibility or rebuttal need not be pre-marked.
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2. Proposed introductory and closing jury charges from the most current volume. If a party proposes that a PJI instruction be modified, the complete PJI instruction must be submitted to chambers in Word format with the proposed amendment clearly visible in redline. Appropriate caselaw citations must also be provided in support of any proposed amendment to a PJI instruction. PJI instructions are not modified unless good cause is shown.
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3. Proposed verdict sheets shall be submitted to chambers in Word format.
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c. Prior to the charging conference, the parties shall exchange updated proposed jury charges and verdict sheets and meet and confer regarding any objections. The parties shall work together to craft a mutually agreeable verdict sheet and list of proposed charges. At the charging conference, the parties shall be prepared to discuss only those proposed jury charges that are not agreed upon in advance.
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Plaintiff shall serve a copy of the decision and order granting a default judgment with notice of entry upon defendant by the methods set forth in the decision and order, and if no such directive is included in the decision and order, then defendant shall be served with a copy of the decision and order with notice of entry by first class mail and registered mail, return receipt requested, 10 DAYS prior to plaintiff’s request seeking an inquest date. Proof of said service shall be uploaded to NYSCEF.
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Plaintiff shall file a Note of Issue and upload a letter to NYSCEF at the same time requesting the scheduling of an inquest.
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Plaintiff shall serve a copy of the Note of Issue and the letter requesting the scheduling of an inquest on defendant by first class mail within 10 days of filing the documents in NYSCEF and upload an affidavit of service within 10 days of said service.
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22 NYCRR Part 202 — Uniform Civil Rules Supreme Court And County Court
Bronx County Supreme Court, Civil Term
Civil actions and proceedings only; section-specific and specialized-part restrictions remain applicable.
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View Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings ↗Guide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role
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View Guide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role ↗Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court
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View Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court ↗Part 202.70 Commercial Division Rules: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms and Trial Exhibits
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View Part 202.70 Commercial Division Rules: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms and Trial Exhibits ↗Part 200: Uniform Rules for Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction
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View Part 200: Uniform Rules for Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction ↗