Dougal v Kindlon

Holding The appeal is dismissed because no appealable paper exists, as the City Court’s oral decision was never reduced to a judgment or final order. The subsequent order denying a motion to compel judgment does not constitute a final judgment subject to appeal.

The court’s words

no appeal lies from an oral decision which was not reduced to a judgment

2026 NY Slip Op 05579, at the official text

there is nothing in the record establishing that a judgment was ever issued by City Court

2026 NY Slip Op 05579, at the official text

City Court's subsequent decision and order denying plaintiffs' motion to compel the issuance of a judgment was not a final judgment

2026 NY Slip Op 05579, at the official text

it is incumbent upon a court to ensure that a small claims action is terminated by the entry of a judgment or final order

2026 NY Slip Op 05579, at the official text