Increasing the Jurisdiction of the New York City Civil Court
New York Ballot Measure - Proposal 5
Election: Nov. 2, 2021 (General)
Outcome: Passed
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Judicial BranchSummary
The purpose of this proposal is to amend Article VI, Section 15 of the New York Constitution to increase the jurisdiction of the New York City Civil Court. The New York City Civil Court is currently limited to hearing and deciding claims for $25,000 or less. The proposed amendment would allow the New York City Civil Court to hear and decide claims for $50,000 or less.
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The proposed amendment would increase the New York City Civil Courts jurisdiction by allowing it to hear and decide claims for up to $50,000 instead of the current jurisdictional limit of $25,000. Shall the proposed amendment be approved?
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