§ 202.4 County Court Judge; Ex Parte Applications in Supreme Court Actions; Applications for Settlement of Supreme Court Actions

Here's a plain-English summary of this rule.

If you have a case in Supreme Court but no Supreme Court term is currently in session in your county, you don't have to wait. A County Court judge in that same county can step in and handle certain matters for you.

This applies to two situations. First, it covers ex parte applications, which are requests made to a judge without the other side being present, usually because the matter is urgent or routine. Second, it covers requests to approve a settlement in a Supreme Court case, when the law requires a judge to sign off on that settlement before it becomes final.

The main point is convenience and speed. Instead of your case being stuck because the Supreme Court isn't in session, a County Court judge in the same county can review these specific requests and make a decision. This keeps cases moving forward without unnecessary delays.