§ 8600. Intent and short title. It is the intent of this article,\nwhich may hereafter be known and cited as the "New York State Equal\nAccess to Justice Act", to create a mechanism authorizing the recovery\nof counsel fees and other reasonable expenses in certain actions against\nthe state of New York, similar to the provisions of federal law\ncontained in 28 U.S.C. § 2412(d) and the significant body of case law\nthat has evolved thereunder.\n
Intent and short title
N.Y. Civil Practice Law & Rules Law § 8600, under Counsel Fees and Expenses In Certain Actions Against the State.
N.Y. Civil Practice Law & Rules Law § 8600