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SECTION 211
Joinder of causes of action in complaint; effect on jurisdiction
New York City Civil Court Act (CCA) CHAPTER 693, ARTICLE 2
§ 211. Joinder of causes of action in complaint; effect on
jurisdiction. Where several causes of action are asserted in the
complaint and each of them would be within the jurisdiction of the court
if sued upon separately, the court shall have jurisdiction of the
action. In such case judgment may be rendered by the court in excess of
$50,000 if such excess result solely because of such joinder. Nothing
herein shall be construed to prevent the court from granting judgment in
an unlimited amount on a counterclaim.