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RIZZO, JULIANNE v. NATIONAL VACUUM CORP.

Citation: Not availableDocket: CA 16-00108

Court: Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York; November 9, 2016; New York; State Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

An appeal was made by plaintiffs Julianne Rizzo, on behalf of several corporations including National Vacuum Corp. and National Response Emergency Services, against an order from the Supreme Court of Niagara County. The order, dated March 26, 2015, granted partial summary judgment in favor of the defendant National Vacuum Corp. The Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department, unanimously affirmed the lower court's decision without costs. The ruling was entered on November 10, 2016, with Frances E. Cafarell serving as Clerk of the Court.

Legal Issues Addressed

Appellate Review of Summary Judgment

Application: The appellate court affirmed the lower court's decision to grant partial summary judgment, indicating agreement with the lower court's findings and application of the law.

Reasoning: The Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department, unanimously affirmed the lower court's decision without costs.

Authority of Lower Court Orders

Application: The Supreme Court of Niagara County's order granting partial summary judgment was upheld, demonstrating the authority and correctness of lower court rulings in the absence of reversible error.

Reasoning: An appeal was made by plaintiffs Julianne Rizzo, on behalf of several corporations including National Vacuum Corp. and National Response Emergency Services, against an order from the Supreme Court of Niagara County.