N.Y. C.P.L.R. 8600

§ 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