New York Court of Appeals

John J. Kelly v. Chester Yannotti, Copartners Doing Business under the Name of Y. & F. Landscaping Company, and Y. &…

June 25, 19584 N.Y.2d 603

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals held that the amendment to the Civil Practice Act was prospective and did not render the appeal untimely, and that the Special Term abused its discretion in denying the third‑party defendant’s motion to sever, reversing the lower court’s order and remanding for further proceedings.