New York Court of Appeals

The decisions of this court that later decisions in the law library cite most, and where to find its court rules.

The library holds 120,870 decisions of this court, filed through June 23, 2026.

Court level

Highest court of the state

Jurisdiction

New York

Which decisions of the New York Court of Appeals are cited most?

These are the 5 decisions of this court that later decisions in the library cite most often, most cited first.

1. People v. BleakleyMay 7, 1987 · cited 13,541 timesNo negative treatment found in this library
2. People v. DanielsonDecember 13, 2007 · cited 13,222 timesNo negative treatment found in this library
3. People v. ContesSeptember 1, 1983 · cited 12,727 timesNo negative treatment found in this library
4. Winegrad v. New York University Medical CenterFebruary 12, 1985 · cited 9,984 timesNo negative treatment found in this library
5. Zuckerman v. City of New YorkApril 1, 1980 · cited 8,959 timesNo negative treatment found in this library

A high count shows a case is used often, not that it is still good law: open the case and read the later cases.

Where are the rules of the New York Court of Appeals?

They are in the library under the New York State Court of Appeals: search its rules. Local rules and standing orders may add requirements.

Which other New York courts have pages?

These courts also have a page of their most cited decisions. The court directory lists every court of New York.

• New York Court of Chancery
• Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
• Appellate Terms of the Supreme Court of New York
• Court Of Oyer And Terminer New York
• New York State Hospital Commission

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