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The Court of Appeals sits atop the State judicial system. Matters argued before the Court have often been heard by two lower courts (a trial court and the Appellate Division). Except in cases involving a Federal question, where the Supreme Court of the United States, has the last word, the Court of Appeals makes the final statement of decisional law in New York State.

Focuses on broad issues of law as distinguished from individuals factual disputes and facilities the final statement of decsional law in New York State.

Hears appeals from the Appellate Divisions only, except in cases where a constitutional question is involved. There is no further appeal from its decisions except to the United States Court, and only in cases involving a federal constitutional question.

Hears appeals from the Appellate Divisions only, except in cases where a constitutional question is involved. There is no further appeal from its decisions except to the United States Court, and only in cases involving a federal constitutional question.

The Court of Appeals sits atop the State judicial system. Matters argued before the Court have often been heard by two lower courts (a trial court and the Appellate Division). Except in cases involving a Federal question, where the Supreme Court of the United States, has the last word, the Court of Appeals makes the final statement of decisional law in New York State.