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C) Yes, but only if the court specifically authorizes it under certain conditions, in a civil action commenced in New York State courts.
You must fill out the Order to Show Cause along with an Affidavit in Support. If there is not already a pending or active case in court, you most likely will have to include a separate petition to start a case.
With limited exceptions, in a mandatory case, the commencement documents must be e–filed. Service of those documents shall be made in hard copy format in the manner required by the CPLR (unless the defendant/respondent is willing to accept e–service).
Yes. Certain case types in New York, Westchester and Rockland counties are subject to mandatory e–filing.
The notice of entry must state exactly when and by whom the order or judgment was entered, and if it describes the judgment or order, the description must be accurate (93 Siegel's Practice Review 3). An incorrect date of entry is a material defect that renders a notice of entry void.
A motion may be withdrawn at any time prior to its return date by filing with the clerk a written request signed by counsel for the moving party. A request to withdraw a motion after submission must be supported by a stipulation of withdrawal signed by all counsel.
If you have a pending claim and you wish to have that claim converted to electronic filing in NYSCEF, complete the Court Notice Regarding Availability of Electronic Filing form, serve it on all other parties and file it with the court. Use the Consent to E-Filing form.
When a defendant fails to appear in court (“defaults”) the court will issue a judgment against the defendant. A judgment issued under those circumstances is commonly known as a “default judgment.” The court usually awards the plaintiff the amount demanded in the complaint, plus interest and court costs.
How to Fill Out an Order to Show Cause Write the county name. Write the Article for your case type. Write the name(s) of the petitioner(s). Write the name(s) of the respondent(s). Write the docket number, if it exists. Write your name. Write the date you signed the affidavit. Write the month you signed the affidavit.
A form that is filed in New York state court and served on all parties confirming that the parties have completed necessary discovery proceedings and the case is trial ready (CPLR 3402(a)). It is the paper that gets the case on the court's trial calendar.