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

This Note reflects the statewide Practice Rules of the Appellate Decision of the New York State Supreme Court, the associated Third 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 Third Department, see Civil Appeals in New York: E-Filing Checklist.