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• Author: Edward L. Birnbaum/Carl T. Grasso/Justice Ariel E. Belen
• Pages: 1-56

NEW YORK TRIAL NOTEBOOK

BY EDWARD L. BIRNBAUM, CARL T. GRASSO, JUSTICE ARIEL E. BELEN (RET.)

HIGHLIGHTS

The latest edition of New York Trial Notebook updates 34 chapters with analysis of over 200 recent cases plus

new tips and practice notes. Some of the many new and updated topics include:

• Supplemental bills of particulars in personal injury actions. §6:05

• Amendment of pleadings to assert res judicata and collateral estoppel. §7:32

• Standards for granting a motion to amend or supplement a bill of particulars. §7:63

• Trifurcated trials. §8:105

• Stipulations of settlement. §10:22

• Setting aside stipulations of settlement. §10:24

• Qualif‌ications for medical experts. §15:73

• Permissible bases for expert opinions. §15:140

• Remedy for noncompliance with judicial vs. non-judicial subpoenas. §17:41

• Res Ipsa Loquitur. §18:71

• Batson challenge factors. §20:143

• Similar past conduct. §29:52

• Arguing for an award in excess of reasonable compensation (“anchoring”). §30:110

• Cognitive awareness required for jury charge on pain and suffering. §32:25

• Right to poll jury. §34:20

• Motion to add a necessary party. §37:73

• Court acting as fact-f‌inder vs. JNOV. §38:28

• Apportionment of fault. §38:43

• When proceedings are on appeal and the underlying matter goes to trial in the meantime. §38:61

• Counsel’s conduct during trial. §38:65

• Motion for relief from judgment or order. §38:70

• Motion to f‌ix attorneys’ fees. §38:160

• Motion for poundage. §38:175

AND MORE!

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TRIAL NOTEBOOK

Edward L. Birnbaum

Carl T. Grasso

Justice Ariel E. Belen (Ret.)

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