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Article 78 proceeding

A court proceeding used to seek review of certain actions or determinations by a New York state or local body.

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What does Article 78 proceeding mean?

A court proceeding used to seek review of certain actions or determinations by a New York state or local body.

Exam cue: Recognize Article 78 as a review path after an administrative determination, not a new licensing hearing.

What does it look like in a question?

New York example

A party challenges a final agency determination in court under the standards that govern Article 78 review.

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What should you not confuse it with?

It is not an automatic appeal that redecides every fact from the beginning.

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