Commercial Division Certification The Uniform Civil Rules of the Supreme and County Courts, at 22 NYCRR 202.70 (a) and (b), define what qualifies as a "commercial case”. To avoid administrative delay, counsel are cautioned to consult the Rules before completing this Certification. Please note also the following: As of August 9, 2007, the Commercial Division, Erie County will be assigned only those commercial cases in which the amount at issue exceeds $50,000, exclusive of punitive damages, interest, costs, and attorney fees; and exclusive of any non-commercial claims, non-commercial cross-claims, or non-commercial counterclaims. PLEASE CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX AND RETURN WITH RJI G I hereby certify that I have read the Uniform Civil Rules of the Supreme and County Courts § 202.70 (a) and (b) and have determined that, in the matter of , Index No. , the amount in controversy is $50,000 or more and otherwise qualifies for assignment to the Commercial Division. G I hereby certify that I have read the Uniform Civil Rules of the Supreme and County Courts § 202.70 (a) and (b) and have determined that, in the matter of , Index No. , the amount in controversy is $50,000 or more, but that the matter does not qualify for assignment to the Commercial Division. G I hereby certify that I have read the Uniform Civil Rules of the Supreme and County Courts § 202.70 (a) and (b)and have determined that, in the matter of , Index No. the amount in controversy is below $50,000 and does not otherwise qualify for assignment to the Commercial Division. G I hereby certify that I have read the Uniform Civil Rules of the Supreme and County Courts § 202.70 (a) and (b) and although the matter of , Index No. does not meet the $50,000 monetary threshold for assignment to the Commercial Division, I have requested and been granted a waiver by the Court of the monetary threshold requirement. G I hereby certify that I have read the Guidelines for Assignment of Commercial Tax Certiorari proceedings to Commercial Division of Erie County Supreme Court and I believe that this commercial tax certiorari proceeding should be assigned to the Commercial Division. The equalized full valuation of the subject real property is $1,000,000 or more. Attorney Signature: Print Name: Attorney for : Rev. 10/07 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkflow.com