N.Y. Lien Law 97 – Trial of issues and appeal
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§ 97. Trial of issues and appeal. The issues raised by any such answer shall be tried in the same manner as issues are tried in a court of record without a jury, before such justice at a time and place to be fixed by him, or they may be referred by such justice to a referee, to hear and determine. An appeal may be taken from the decision of such justice or referee as in a civil action in a court of record. On such appeal the decision upon the law and the facts, may be reversed, modified, or a new trial ordered. Costs, upon appeal, shall be allowed, as in the case of an appeal from a judgment in a court of record, and judgment may be rendered therefor.
Terms Used In N.Y. Lien Law 97
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.