[Alter Kaker]

The state supreme courts are the lowest - not highest - courts in NY. Just FYI.

[KC Burke]

That is a strange ranking you have there in NY. Two levels above Supreme. Wow

[xkaydet65]

I think my state’s courts should add a disclaimer to every decision, “ this Supreme Court is the trial court not the highest court in NY”. Out of staters are rightly confused by the name Supreme Court.

[xp38]

Not exactly that supreme then are they?

[MortMan]

Actually, it’s the 2nd highest. Only the court of appeals is higher. (I lived in NYS for around 30 years)

[Rinnwald]

Does that work the other way too? Do New Yorkers, upon hearing other state supreme court rulings, wait for the appeal?

[Sacajaweau]

Doubt if the appeals court will reverse.

[piytar]

Ooops, meant to copy you too, Alter Kaker:

You are generally correct MortMan, which is no surprise given you are a FReeper who lived there. If someone really wants to get into the weeds, here is some more detail.