US · rules
2d Cir. R. 27.2
Certification of Questions of State Law
(a) General Rule. If state law permits, the court may certify a question of state law to that
state’s highest court. When the court certifies a question, the court retains jurisdiction
pending the state court’s response to the certified question.
(b) Motion or Request. A party may move to certify a question of state law by filing a
separate motion or by including a request for certification in its brief.
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- 2026-09-18
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- 2026-09-18
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