An Affidavit is a sworn statement which must be signed in front of a notary public. A party may amend his pleading once without leave of court within twenty days after its service, or at any time before the period for responding to it expires.This guide is intended to be a summary of basic procedures for motion practice. As of January 1, 2024, New York CPLR Rule 2106 is amended to permit that an affirmed statement can be used in a New York action instead of an affidavit. A party can amend a pleading once, as of right, "within twenty days after its service, or at any time before the period for responding to it expires. A motion for summary judgment is a legal procedure that allows a party to a lawsuit to ask the court to decide the case in their favor without a trial. Be made in the motion for new trial, and if not so made shall be deemed waived. If the hearing is set far enough off, you can file and serve an amended motion. 1985) (explaining that an. Relief in the alternative or of several different types may be demanded.