A Practice Note explaining motion practice in appeals to the Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department from a civil order or judgment of the New York State Supreme Court (the state's trial court of general jurisdiction). Specifically, this Note addresses motions on notice, motions by order to show cause, disposition of a motion, and additional requirements for certain types of motions. The Note also briefly addresses voluntarily withdrawing an appeal.

This Note reflects the statewide Practice Rules of the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court, the associated Second Department rules, and the joint Electronic Filing Rules of the Appellate Division. For information on e-filing requirements and the categories of cases subject to e-filing in the Second Department, see Civil Appeals in New York: E-Filing Checklist.