A Practice Note explaining motion practice in appeals to the Appellate Division, First Department from a civil order or judgment of New York State Supreme Court (the state's trial court of general jurisdiction) in Bronx or New York County. Specifically, this Note addresses motions on notice, the First Department's procedure for requesting expedited service or interim relief (which replaces orders to show cause), disposition of a motion, and additional requirements, formal or informal, for certain types of motions. The Note also briefly addresses withdrawing an appeal.